The most popular instant messenger is still WhatsApp. But the many alternatives are also used - often because they promise more security and data protection. One such alternative is the Threema messenger. Unlike WhatsApp, this is not free. You can find out exactly how much it costs to use Threema in this article.
Threema as an alternative to WhatsApp
Whatsapp users are always looking for alternative messengers. The reason for this is often that WhatsApp changes its terms and conditions contrary to user wishes and restricts data protection. One possibility is then the Swiss instant messaging app Threema. It focuses on security and data protection and offers companies their own version, Threema Work. The secure messenger Threema is available on three platforms:
Costs for the Threema app
A disadvantage of Threema compared to WhatsApp, however, is that the messenger is not free. It currently costs 3.99 euros for installation in the Google Play Store and the App Store . In the Threema shop, you can pay for the Android version of the secure messenger not only in euros, but also in Swiss francs (CHF) or US dollars (USD) . This can be a little cheaper depending on the exchange rate. At the moment the price there is 3.68 euros.
In the Threema shop, you can also pay for the Android version of the app in Swiss francs or US dollars.
You can pay in the Threema shop by bank transfer, credit card, PayPal or Bitcoin. However, find out beforehand whether you will incur additional fees when paying in foreign currencies. When purchasing from the Threema Shop, you will receive the APK file of the app and will then have to install it manually. You can find out how to install external apps or APK files on Android here..
Threema Work costs per month and device
Threema Work is the version of the messenger for companies. It currently costs between 1.40 and 1.90 Swiss francs per month and per device . There is also a trial version that is free for 60 days and 15 devices.
