Element vs Wire
Element
element.io
Wire
wire.comSide by side
| Figure | Element | Wire |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | €7.45/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 4 |
| Spec score · Secure Team Chat Software | 7.2 (#23) | 8.3 (#7) |
| Spec score · Encrypted Messaging Apps | 7.2 (#33) | 8.3 (#8) |
| Spec score · Instant Messaging Software | 7.2 (#25) | 8.4 (#12) |
| Spec score · Business Instant Messaging - Enterprise Software | 7.2 (#18) | 8.4 (#9) |
| Spec score · Remote Working software | 7.3 (#19) | 8.5 (#13) |
| Spec score · Team Communication Software | 7.2 (#20) | 8.4 (#12) |
| Spec score · Business Instant Messaging - Midmarket Software | 7.3 (#20) | 8.4 (#11) |
| Spec score · Team chat apps | 7.3 (#59) | 9.1 (#6) |
| Spec score · Secure Messaging Apps | 7.2 (#34) | 8.4 (#6) |
| Spec score · Team Collaboration Software | 7.2 (#24) | 8.4 (#16) |
| Channels | No | Yes |
| Founded | 2017 | 2012 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guest access | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Berlin, Germany |
| Integrations | Etherpad,Grafana,Google Calendar,Jitsi,Spotify,YouTube,Ethercalc,TradingView,GitHub,RSS Bot,GitLab,Jira,Webhooks | The pricing page lists deploying third-party integrated apps (bots) as an SMB and Enterprise feature. |
| Supported platforms | web,Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android,self-hosted | web,Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android,API |
Plans
Element
- CommunityPrice not published
- CommunityPriced on request
- EnterprisePrice not published
- EnterprisePriced on request
- SovereignPrice not published
- SovereignPriced 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.