Threema vs Proton Meet

Threema9.2Visit Proton Meet8.7Visit

Higher score Threema #2 in Encrypted Calling Apps 9.2/10 30-day trial ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Threema

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Proton Meet #7 in Encrypted Calling Apps 8.7/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Proton Meet

• Threema fits best

  Privacy-focused users wanting broad device support

• Proton Meet fits best

  Encrypted meetings with clear participant limits

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Side by side

Feature	Threema 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Proton Meet 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.7
Ranking	#2 in Encrypted Calling Apps	#7 in Encrypted Calling Apps
Best for	Privacy-focused users wanting broad device support	Encrypted meetings with clear participant limits
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$7.49/unit one-time	$7.99/user/mo
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Tickets, Docs	Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	GDPR	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Threema 1/5 · Proton Meet 1/5
Video calling	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Screen sharing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Self-hosting	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Team admin controls	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Open source	✓	✓
Specs
Group call limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Platform coverage	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	End-to-end encrypted voice, video, and group calls Works across web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android Encrypted Threema Safe backups and group chats for up to 256 members	End-to-end encryption covers audio, video, screen shares, and chat Free meetings support up to 50 participants for 60 minutes Paid plan adds local recording and meetings of up to 100 participants
Cons	There is no free plan Threema Private is sold for Android through the Threema Shop Support channels are tickets and documentation	Free meetings are limited to 60 minutes and five links per day Recording is local MP4 rather than cloud-based Paid access starts at $7.99 per user monthly on annual billing
Our verdict	Threema is an encrypted messaging and calling app for individuals, organizations, and security-sensitive teams. It supports end-to-end encrypted text and voice messages, voice and video calls, group chats, file sharing, polls, and emoji… Read the review →	Proton Meet is an encrypted video conferencing service for individuals, teams, and organizations that need private online meetings. It protects audio, video, screen sharing, and chat with end-to-end encryption, and guests can join through… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Threema — where it wins

  • End-to-end encrypted voice, video, and group calls
  • Works across web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
  • Encrypted Threema Safe backups and group chats for up to 256 members

  Where it doesn't

  • There is no free plan
  • Threema Private is sold for Android through the Threema Shop
  • Support channels are tickets and documentation

• Proton Meet — where it wins

  • End-to-end encryption covers audio, video, screen shares, and chat
  • Free meetings support up to 50 participants for 60 minutes
  • Paid plan adds local recording and meetings of up to 100 participants

  Where it doesn't

  • Free meetings are limited to 60 minutes and five links per day
  • Recording is local MP4 rather than cloud-based
  • Paid access starts at $7.99 per user monthly on annual billing

• Threema9.2/10 · 30-day trial

  A paid, multi-device app for private calls, messaging, and encrypted backups.

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• Proton Meet8.7/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  Private audio, video, screen sharing, and chat, with plans for up to 100 participants.

  Visit Proton MeetFull verdict →