Wire is an end-to-end encrypted messaging and collaboration platform offering messaging, calls, conferencing, and file sharing. It is open source and offers cloud, on-premises, or hybrid deployment for individuals, SMBs, enterprises, and governments. It emphasizes security features like Messaging Layer Security (MLS), ID Shield, and compliance with European data protection standards.
What it's for
Features 20
- Admin console
- Audio conferences
- Audio messages
- Automated user management (SCIM)
- Calling moderation
- Encrypted history backup
- End-to-end encryption (always on)
- Federation between teams
- File sharing
- Guest links with passwords
- ID Shield device verification
- Manual device verification
- Messaging Layer Security (MLS)
- Multi-device support (up to 8 devices)
- Screen sharing
- Self-deleting messages
- Single sign-on (SSO)
- Sketch
- Video conferences
- Video messages
At a glance
Complianceself-reported
Resources
Pricing
SMB plan priced in EUR: €7.45 per person/month with annual payment or €8.94 per person/month with monthly payment. Enterprise and Partner plans are custom/quote-based. Enterprise can be paid by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express); custom plans can be paid via invoice.
Collaboration essentials, On all platforms, Up to 8 devices
For small teams (up to 5 people)
Includes all Free features plus:, Video conferences (up to 150 participants), SSO & SCIM, Administrative controls, Feature configurations, External and guest roles
For teams up to 100 people
Custom pricing; contact sales
For organizations with more than 100 people
Custom pricing; contact for details
For resellers, service providers, and integrators
Wire offers a 40% discount for NGOs; apply by contacting Wire.
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