Berty vs Threema
| Berty | Threema | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | Free | $3/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, iOS | Android, api, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Encryption coverage | default | default |
| Desktop app | Yes | Yes |
| Voice and video calls | No | Yes |
| Disappearing messages | No | Yes |
| Encrypted backups | none | end_to_end |
| Linked device limit | — | 2 devices |
Both are listed in Best Encrypted Messaging Apps. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Threema scores higher on our published basis.