Threema vs Wire

Threema9.2Visit Wire9.1Visit

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

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Wire #3 in Encrypted Calling Apps 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Wire

• Threema fits best

  Privacy-focused users wanting broad device support

• Wire fits best

  Organizations needing managed, secure team calling

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Side by side

Feature	Threema 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Wire 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	9.1
Ranking	#2 in Encrypted Calling Apps	#3 in Encrypted Calling Apps
Best for	Privacy-focused users wanting broad device support	Organizations needing managed, secure team calling
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$7.49/unit one-time	€7.45/user/mo
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Tickets, Docs	Email, Docs
Compliance	GDPR	ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Threema 1/5 · Wire 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 messaging, calls, and file sharing. SMB adds SSO, SCIM, admin controls, and guest roles. Cloud and self-hosted options support enterprise deployment needs.
Cons	There is no free plan Threema Private is sold for Android through the Threema Shop Support channels are tickets and documentation	SMB annual billing starts at €7.45 per user monthly. Linux clients are experimental or community-supported. SMB pricing is per user, which may not suit every budget.
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 →	Wire combines end-to-end encrypted messaging, audio and video calls, conferencing, and file sharing in a collaboration workspace for organizations, including government and public-sector teams. It suits teams that need secure calling… 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

• Wire — where it wins

  • End-to-end encryption covers messaging, calls, and file sharing.
  • SMB adds SSO, SCIM, admin controls, and guest roles.
  • Cloud and self-hosted options support enterprise deployment needs.

  Where it doesn't

  • SMB annual billing starts at €7.45 per user monthly.
  • Linux clients are experimental or community-supported.
  • SMB pricing is per user, which may not suit every budget.

• Threema9.2/10 · 30-day trial

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

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• Wire9.1/10 · Free plan

  A secure team workspace with encrypted calls, guest access, and managed enterprise options.

  Visit WireFull verdict →