Conversations vs Wire
Conversations
conversations.im
Wire
wire.comSide by side
| Figure | Conversations | Wire |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €1/mo | €7.45/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Spec score · Encrypted Messaging Apps | 7.8 (#19) | 8.3 (#8) |
| Spec score · Secure Messaging Apps | 7.8 (#19) | 8.4 (#6) |
| Spec score · Instant Messaging Software | 7.8 (#18) | 8.4 (#12) |
| Encryption | The app supports end-to-end encryption with OMEMO or OpenPGP. | Wire says messages, conference calls, and files are end-to-end encrypted, and only conversation participants can decrypt the information. |
| Headquarters | Siemensstraße 1, 51145 Köln, Germany | Berlin, Germany |
| Integrations | The app can synchronize with the Gajim and Dino desktop clients and integrate with the Android address book. | The pricing page lists deploying third-party integrated apps (bots) as an SMB and Enterprise feature. |
| Messaging | The app supports sharing images and files, group chats, location sharing, voice messages and emoji reactions. | Messaging supports groups, conversation search, sketches, reactions, file sharing, and audio and video messages. |
| Open source | The source code is publicly available on Codeberg and licensed under GPLv3. | Wire says its source code is fully open source and available on GitHub for verification. |
| Product | Conversations is a Jabber/XMPP client for Android 6.0+ smartphones. | Wire provides end-to-end encrypted messaging, calls, conferencing, and file sharing for organizations. |
| Support | Professional support for company use and setup assistance can be purchased by contacting maintainer Daniel Gultsch. | 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
Conversations
- XMPP domain hosting — 1 user€12 a year
- Google Play appPrice not published
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
Conversations
Conversations has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
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.