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Open sourcing the apps doesn't make them free in the app stores. But it means that anyone can publish a build for free, no? Either on GitHub or wherever, for pe
by tom_mellior 6y ago
Open sourcing the apps doesn't make them free in the app stores. But it means that anyone can publish a build for free, no? Either on GitHub or wherever, for people who can install an APK on their device. Or in the app store, as a rival "free Threema clone" or whatever (I guess one would have to be careful about trademark issues).
- wasmitnetzen 6y agoYou still need a license to create new accounts on the official servers. So if you want to be in the official network, you have to pay.
- tom_mellior 6y agoIf you want to be in the official network, yes. But like I said, open sourcing the client possibly open sources the relevant parts of the protocol that would allow compatible, maybe even federated, self-hostable and free servers.
- yreg 6y agoYes but even then only some users will use those. Hence, Threema will continue to generate income from the app stores.
- ffpip 6y agoYes, but they'll obviously check that your account has a license before sending messages.
- grey_earthling 6y agoHow does Threema differentiate itself from open protocols like Matrix or XMPP? Why might someone choose Threema instead of Matrix or XMPP?