AstraChat vs Wire
AstraChat
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Wire
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| Figure | AstraChat | Wire |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | €7.45/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Spec score · Team chat apps | 8.2 (#29) | 9.1 (#6) |
| Founded | 1995 | 2012 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Campbell, California, USA | Berlin, Germany |
| Integrations | Active Directory,email servers,SQL Server | The pricing page lists deploying third-party integrated apps (bots) as an SMB and Enterprise feature. |
| Intended users | The maker says AstraChat is suited to privacy- and security-conscious governments, police, military, banks, insurance, finance, and healthcare organizations. | Wire describes customers including governments, parliaments, the military, and global enterprises with strict security requirements. |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android | web,Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android,API |
| Product | AstraChat is an enterprise XMPP messaging solution for organizations that want private messaging servers in the cloud or on premise. | Wire provides end-to-end encrypted messaging, calls, conferencing, and file sharing for organizations. |
| Support | The FAQ directs users with other questions or issues to AstraChat support at [email protected]. | The pricing page lists standard support and optional premium support with first replies within 16 hours during business hours, premium+ within 4 hours, and optional 24/7 platinum support. |
Plans
AstraChat
- AstraChat Mobile clientFree
- Desktop and hosted solutionsPriced on request
Wire
- Wire for FreeFree
- Wire for SMB€7.45 a month
- Wire for EnterprisePriced on request
- Wire for PartnersPriced on request
In their own words
Wire
Wire is a communications platform for organizations that combines messaging, calls, conferencing, and file sharing with end-to-end encryption. Messages support group conversations, search, sketches, reactions, shared files, and audio and video messages. Conferences support up to 150 participants, with screen sharing and moderation tools. File management and online document collaboration keep files in conversations tied to verified group membership. Wire says only conversation participants can decrypt messages, calls, and files. It lists ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and Cyber Essentials certifications, and says its servers are in Germany and Ireland. Organizations can choose cloud, private cloud, or on-premises deployment, including offline or air-gapped environments. Wire is available on web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android; its Linux binary is described as experimental with community support. The free plan is for up to five people. Wire for SMB costs €7.45 per person/month with annual payment, or €8,94 per person/month with monthly payment.