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| Threema | Standard Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | tools | tools |
| Subcategory | Messaging | Notes & Files |
| Grade | B | A |
| Editor's Pick | — | — |
| Tagline | Swiss paid one-time messenger. Phone-number optional, anonymous IDs, no metadata. | E2E-encrypted notes app. Open-source, audited, accepts crypto on paid tiers. |
| Fees | $5 one-time · Swiss · audited · no phone required | Free · paid from $90/yr · BTC/XMR · self-host option |
| KYC posture | light_kyc | light_kyc |
| Highlight tags | PAIDAUDITEDSWISS | E2EOPEN-SOURCEAUDITED |
| Feature tags | non_custodialaudited | non_custodialopen_sourceself_hosted |
| Web | https://threema.ch | https://standardnotes.com |
| Tor | — | — |
| Last verified | 2026-05-13 | 2026-05-12 |