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7 Reasons to Try Open Source Secure Messenger ‘Threema’
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While we have a [variety of private WhatsApp alternatives][1], Threema is one of the best among the options available.
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But, why should you even consider trying it out? Is it the ultimate secure messaging app?
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Well, every secure messenger meets a specific list of requirements of users. So, it would be unwise to select an open-source messenger as the ultimate option.
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Hence, I list some of the reasons you might want to try Threema over other choices.
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### Threema: Background Overview
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Before I mention some of the reasons to try the private messenger [Threema][2], let me tell you more about it.
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Threema is a popular Swiss-based secure messenger that focuses on privacy. It is a premium application that requires a one-time fee (approx **4 USD**) through the [Play Store][3] or the [App Store][4] to use on your preferred mobile device.
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Initially, it was a proprietary secure messenger as a competitor to [Signal][5] and other offerings.
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In 2020, Threema decided to make all its applications open-source, available on [GitHub][6].
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You get mobile applications and support for Linux desktop (including Windows and macOS). Unfortunately, the desktop program is not a standalone client as of now.
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So, you will need your mobile to be active to use Threema on your desktop (just like how WhatsApp Web used to work).
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### Here’s Why You Might Want to Try Threema
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If you are looking for a privacy-friendly secure messenger and given that your colleagues/friends/family do not mind paying a one-time fee, you should consider it as one of your options.
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Some of the reasons include:
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### 1\. No Phone Number Required
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Unlike WhatsApp, you do not need a phone number to register with Threema. Of course, you can choose to add your phone number if you need to let other people find you quickly.
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But, it is not a mandatory field in Threema. If you like to keep your phone number private, you can continue using the **Threema ID** (username) generated when signing up.
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To connect with anyone, you have to share the Threema ID instead of your phone number.
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Note that it works perfectly fine with a device without a SIM card because you do not necessarily need a phone number to register.
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### 2\. Open-Source
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While this is an obvious reason, but an important one.
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I couldn’t possibly put more focus on this. You should always prefer an open-source messenger with regular development activity if you want a trustworthy alternative to WhatsApp.
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### 3\. Decentralized Infrastructure
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Unlike most other mainstream offerings, Threema provides a decentralized infrastructure to ensure better resistance to censorship.
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In other words, Threema does not depend on a centralized server architecture where one failure could take down the entire network.
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It could be an outage or an effort by the government to censor/restrict services.
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In such cases, Threema should prove to be more effective and useful.
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### 4\. A Premium App
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Is it a good thing that it’s a paid app? (one-time fee)
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For some, yes.
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If you are looking for a messenger with the slightest possibility of spam and do not want your contacts to find you (or bother you with unwanted messages), Threema is the perfect candidate.
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After all, paying for a fantastic open-source solution should be a big deal, right?
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### 5\. Solid UI and Features
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![Credits: Threema][8]
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Threema is not a new entry, and it has been developed for years now.
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So, it manages to offer a stable user experience and some exciting features like the ability to add a poll in group chats.
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It lets you silently acknowledge messages from a recipient using agree/disagree without triggering a notification to them. This can come in handy at times.
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Note that the agree/disagree feature works only in individual conversations.
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You also can verify your contacts using QR codes to protect against man-in-the-middle attacks.
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Compared to some other messengers, Threema fairs well with a Tablet as well.
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![Credits: Threema][9]
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### 6\. Swiss-based and GDRP Compliant
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For someone concerned about the country of jurisdiction and privacy laws, Threema should be an ideal private messenger for you.
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Threema is subject to laws in Switzerland, which is usually known to respect privacy at its best.
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In addition to this, Threema mentions that it is entirely GDPR compliant. If that matters to you, Threema can be a good pick.
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### 7\. Threema for Work
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Interestingly, Threema also has a [separate offering][11] to facilitate secure communication for companies.
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So, if you need a secure communication platform as an instant messenger, Threema would be an intriguing choice.
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[Try Threema][12]
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### Final Thoughts
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I have been using Threema for a long time now, and I admit that I do not have a lot of contacts there.
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However, the user experience is excellent, and I have a fair share of usage on iOS and Android.
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So, Threema is more geared towards serious users who do not want to compromise on any privacy-centric feature.
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Also, as a premium app, not everyone will be encouraged to get on board. However, looking at the offering, you will end up with a solid privacy-focused messenger that’s also open-source and regularly audited.
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_What do you think about it? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below._
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via: https://news.itsfoss.com/reasons-to-try-threema/
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作者：[Ankush Das][a]
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选题：[lujun9972][b]
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[a]: https://news.itsfoss.com/author/ankush/
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[b]: https://github.com/lujun9972
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[1]: https://itsfoss.com/private-whatsapp-alternatives/
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[2]: https://threema.ch/en/home
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[3]: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.threema.app&hl=en_US&gl=US
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[4]: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/threema-the-secure-messenger/id578665578
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[5]: https://itsfoss.com/install-signal-ubuntu/
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[6]: https://github.com/threema-ch
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[11]: https://threema.ch/en/work
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[#]: via: "https://news.itsfoss.com/reasons-to-try-threema/"
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[#]: author: "Ankush Das https://news.itsfoss.com/author/ankush/"
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[#]: collector: "lujun9972"
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[#]: translator: "lkxed"
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尝试开源的安全通讯软件 “Threema” 的 7 个理由
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现在已经有很多私密的 WhatsApp 代替品可供我们选择，Threema 则是其中最好的可选项之一。
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可是，为什么你要考虑尝试它呢？它是“终极的”安全通讯软件吗？
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怎么说呢，每个安全通讯软件都只满足特定用户群体的需求。所以，把任何开源的通讯软件当作是“终极的”选项，都是不明智的。
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因此，我列举了一些你或许会想尝试 Threema 而不是其他类似选项的理由。
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### Threema：背景概览
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在我开始说明为什么要尝试 [Threema][2] 这款私密通讯软件之前，请允许我再介绍一下它。
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Threema 是一个流行的安全通讯软件，它由瑞士团队研发，专注于个人隐私。它也是一个付费软件，你需要在 [Play Store][3] 或者 [App Store] 上，一次性支付费用（大约 4 美元），才能够在你喜爱的移动设备上使用它。
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起初，它是一个专有的安全通讯软件，是 [Signal][5] 等其他软件的竞争者。
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在 2020 年的时候，Threema 决定在 [GitHub][6] 上开源它的所有软件。
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你可以下载到移动应用，也可以得到 Linux 桌面（包括 Windows 和 macOS）上的支持。遗憾的是，它在桌面上目前没有一个独立的客户端。
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因此，你需要让移动设备保持开启状态，才能使用桌面上的 Threema（就和 WhatsApp Web 的工作方式一样）。
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### 下面是你尝试 Threema 的可能理由
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如果你正在寻找一个隐私友好的安全通讯软件，并且你的同事/朋友/家人不介意支付一次性费用的话，你可以把它作为一个可选项。
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支持你这么做的理由包括：
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### 1. 不需要手机号码
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和 WhatsApp 不同，你不需要使用手机号码来注册 Threema。当然，你可以选择添加你的手机号码，如果你希望别人能够很快找到你的话。
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但是，手机号码只是注册 Threema 的一个选填项。如果你不想让别人知道你的手机号码，你可以使用注册时生成的 **Threema ID**（用户名）。
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如果你要和别人交流，你必须分享你的 Threema ID，而不是你的手机号码。
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值得一提的是，即使在没有 SIM 卡的设备上，它也能完美工作，因为你不必提供手机号码就可以注册成功。
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### 2. 开源
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虽然这是一个显而易见的理由，但它十分重要。
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我非常重视这一点。如果你想要一个值得信赖的 WhatsApp 替代品，你应该倾向于选择一个开发稳定的开源通讯软件。
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### 3. 去中心化的基础设施
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和大多数主流产品不同，Threema 提供了一个去中心化的基础设施，以确保更好地抵御审查制度。
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换句话说，Threema 并不依赖于一个中心服务器架构，也就不会发生“一个错误导致整个网络瘫痪”这种情况。
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这个错误可能是一次停电，或者是政府的一次审查/限制服务的行动。
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在这些情况下，Threema 会是更有用和更有效的选择。
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### 4. 收费软件
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它是一个收费软件（一次性付费），这也算是一个好消息吗？
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对于某些人来说，是的。
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如果你想要寻找一个通讯软件，在上面几乎不可能有垃圾消息，或者你不想让你的联系人找到你（或是给你发一些你不想要的信息），那么 Threema 就是你的一个完美选项。
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毕竟，为一个出色的开源解决方案而付费是值得的，对吧？
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### 5. 可靠的用户界面和特性
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Threema 不是一个新产品，它已经开发了好几年了。
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因此，它能够提供稳定的用户体验，以及一些激动人心的特性，比如说它支持在群聊中发起投票。
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It lets you silently acknowledge messages from a recipient using agree/disagree without triggering a notification to them. This can come in handy at times.
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你可以使用“同意/不同意”选项，以一种静默的方式确认接收方是否收到了消息，而不会触发一个发送给他们的通知。
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注意，“同意/不同意”的功能只在个人会话中有效。
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你也可以使用二维码来验证你的联系人身份，以此来避免<ruby>中间人<rt>man-in-the-middle</rt></ruby>攻击。
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和其他的安全通讯软件相比，Threema 对平板电脑的支持也不错。
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### 6. 瑞士团队 & 遵守 GDRP 准则
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你可能会在意，开发团队是否会受到所在国家的司法管辖权和隐私法等限制，那么对你而言，Threema 就是一个理想的私密通讯软件。
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Threema 受瑞士的法律约束，而众所周知，瑞士的法律是最重视个人隐私的。
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除此之外，Threema 还提到了它完全遵守 GDRP 准则。如果你在意这一点的话，Threema 是一个不错的选择。
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### 7. 在工作中使用 Threema
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有趣的事，Threema 还有另外一个 [独立的版本][11]，专注于加强公司内部的通讯安全。
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所以，如果你需要一个安全通讯平台来作为即时通讯软件的话，Threema 将是一个吸引人的选择。
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[Try Threema][12]
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### 最后，我的一些想法
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我已经使用 Threema 很长时间了，我承认我在上面没有很多联系人。
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但我还是要说，它的用户体验是极佳的，并且我在 iOS 和 Android 端都使用过相当长的时间。
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因此，Threema 更适合那些不想对任何有关隐私的特性妥协的严肃用户。
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与此同时，作为一款收费软件，并不是每个人都愿意尝试它。但仔细想想，你将会得到一个可靠的注重隐私的通讯软件，它还是开源的，并且会接受定期的审查。
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你对这款软件有什么看法？请在评论区分享你的观点吧！
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via: https://news.itsfoss.com/reasons-to-try-threema/
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作者：[Ankush Das][a]
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选题：[lujun9972][b]
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译者：[lkxed](https://github.com/lkxed)
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校对：[校对者ID](https://github.com/校对者ID)
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[a]: https://news.itsfoss.com/author/ankush/
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[b]: https://github.com/lujun9972
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[1]: https://itsfoss.com/private-whatsapp-alternatives/
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[2]: https://threema.ch/en/home
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[3]: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.threema.app&hl=en_US&gl=US
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[4]: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/threema-the-secure-messenger/id578665578
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[5]: https://itsfoss.com/install-signal-ubuntu/
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[6]: https://github.com/threema-ch
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[12]: https://threema.ch/en
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