尝试开源的安全通讯软件 Threema 的 7 个理由
Threema 通讯软件

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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。


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？


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。


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。


### Threema：背景概览


在我开始说明为什么要尝试 [Threema](https://threema.ch/en/home) 这款私密通讯软件之前，请允许我再介绍一下它。


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](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.threema.app&hl=en_US&gl=US) 或者 [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/threema-the-secure-messenger/id578665578) 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。


起初，它是一个专有的安全通讯软件，是 [Signal](https://itsfoss.com/install-signal-ubuntu/) 等其他软件的竞争者。


在 2020 年的时候，Threema 决定在 [GitHub](https://github.com/threema-ch) 上开源它的所有软件。


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独立的客户端。


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）。


### 下面是你尝试 Threema 的可能理由


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。


支持你这么做的理由包括：


#### 1. 不需要手机号码


![](/data/attachment/album/202203/28/120324xfv1vk1522e5x5e5.jpg)


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。


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）。


这样的话，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。


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。


#### 2. 开源


虽然这是一个显而易见的理由，但它十分重要。


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。


#### 3. 去中心化的基础设施


![](/data/attachment/album/202203/28/120325p868khpn7z7hpxh6.jpg)


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，以确保更好地抵御检查。


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。


这个错误可能是一次停电，或者是一次检查/限制服务的行动。


在这些情况下，Threema 会是更有用和更有效的选择。


#### 4. 收费软件


它是一个收费软件（一次性付费），这也算是一个好消息吗？


对于某些人来说，是的。


如果你想要寻找一个几乎不可能有垃圾消息的通讯软件，而且你也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。


毕竟，为一个出色的开源解决方案而付费是值得的，对吧？


#### 5. 可靠的用户界面和特性


![Credits: Threema](/data/attachment/album/202203/28/120326k373zxxz561837k3.jpg)


Threema 不是一个新产品，它已经开发了好几年了。


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。


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。


注意，“同意/不同意”的功能只在个人会话中有效。


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。


和其他的安全通讯软件相比，Threema 对平板电脑的支持也不错。


![Credits: Threema](/data/attachment/album/202203/28/120327rzqe02oe2oqova20.jpg)


#### 6. 瑞士团队 & 遵守 GDRP 准则


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。


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。


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。


#### 7. 在工作中使用 Threema


![](/data/attachment/album/202203/28/120327nfoqdqsqbh35z0v0.png)


有趣的是，Threema 还有另外一个 [独立的版本](https://i0.wp.com/news.itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/threema-work.png?w=1081&ssl=1)，专注于加强公司内部的通讯安全。


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。


* [试试 Threema](https://threema.ch/en)


### 最后，我的看法


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。


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。


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。


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。


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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作者：[Ankush Das](https://news.itsfoss.com/author/ankush/) 选题：[lujun9972](https://github.com/lujun9972) 译者：[lkxed](https://github.com/lkxed) 校对：[wxy](https://github.com/wxy)


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While we have a [variety of private WhatsApp alternatives](https://itsfoss.com/private-whatsapp-alternatives/?ref=news.itsfoss.com), Threema is one of the best among the options available.

But, why should you even consider trying it out? Is it the ultimate secure messaging app?

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.

Hence, I list some of the reasons you might want to try Threema over other choices.

## Threema: Background Overview

Before I mention some of the reasons to try the private messenger [Threema](https://threema.ch/en/home?ref=news.itsfoss.com), let me tell you more about it.

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](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.threema.app&hl=en_US&gl=US&ref=news.itsfoss.com) or the [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/threema-the-secure-messenger/id578665578?ref=news.itsfoss.com) to use on your preferred mobile device.

Initially, it was a proprietary secure messenger as a competitor to [Signal](https://itsfoss.com/install-signal-ubuntu/?ref=news.itsfoss.com) and other offerings.

In 2020, Threema decided to make all its applications open-source, available on [GitHub](https://github.com/threema-ch?ref=news.itsfoss.com).

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.

So, you will need your mobile to be active to use Threema on your desktop (just like how WhatsApp Web used to work).

## Here’s Why You Might Want to Try Threema

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.

Some of the reasons include:

## 1. No Phone Number Required

![threema](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/03/threema-phone-number.jpg)

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.

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.

To connect with anyone, you have to share the Threema ID instead of your phone number.

Note that it works perfectly fine with a device without a SIM card because you do not necessarily need a phone number to register.

## 2. Open-Source

While this is an obvious reason, but an important one.

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.

## 3. Decentralized Infrastructure

![threema](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/03/threema-decentralize-1.jpg)

Unlike most other mainstream offerings, Threema provides a decentralized infrastructure to ensure better resistance to censorship.

In other words, Threema does not depend on a centralized server architecture where one failure could take down the entire network.

It could be an outage or an effort by the government to censor/restrict services.

In such cases, Threema should prove to be more effective and useful.

## 4. A Premium App

Is it a good thing that it’s a paid app? (one-time fee)

For some, yes.

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.

After all, paying for a fantastic open-source solution should be a big deal, right?

## 5. Solid UI and Features

![theema](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/03/threema-ui.jpg)

Threema is not a new entry, and it has been developed for years now.

So, it manages to offer a stable user experience and some exciting features like the ability to add a poll in group chats.

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.

Note that the agree/disagree feature works only in individual conversations.

You also can verify your contacts using QR codes to protect against man-in-the-middle attacks.

Compared to some other messengers, Threema fairs well with a Tablet as well.

![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/03/threema-tablet-1024x767.jpg)

## 6. Swiss-based and GDRP Compliant

For someone concerned about the country of jurisdiction and privacy laws, Threema should be an ideal private messenger for you.

Threema is subject to laws in Switzerland, which is usually known to respect privacy at its best.

In addition to this, Threema mentions that it is entirely GDPR compliant. If that matters to you, Threema can be a good pick.

## 7. Threema for Work

![threema](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/03/threema-work.png)

Interestingly, Threema also has a [separate offering](https://threema.ch/en/work?ref=news.itsfoss.com) to facilitate secure communication for companies.

So, if you need a secure communication platform as an instant messenger, Threema would be an intriguing choice.

## Final Thoughts

I have been using Threema for a long time now, and I admit that I do not have a lot of contacts there.

However, the user experience is excellent, and I have a fair share of usage on iOS and Android.

So, Threema is more geared towards serious users who do not want to compromise on any privacy-centric feature.

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.

*What do you think about it? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.*

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