Franz vs Wire
Franz
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Wire
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| Figure | Franz | Wire |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5/mo | €7.45/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 7 | 4 |
| Spec score · Team chat apps | 8.7 (#13) | 9.1 (#6) |
| Channels | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2016 | 2012 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Vienna, Austria | Berlin, Germany |
| Integrations | Franz lists 75+ supported services, including WhatsApp, Slack, Gmail, Signal, Discord, and Telegram, and lets users add any website as a custom service. | The pricing page lists deploying third-party integrated apps (bots) as an SMB and Enterprise feature. |
| Supported platforms | macOS,Windows,Linux | web,Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android,API |
| Product | Franz combines messaging services, email, and Signal in one desktop workspace. | Wire provides end-to-end encrypted messaging, calls, conferencing, and file sharing for organizations. |
Plans
Franz
- Pro$60 a year
- Max$120 a year
- Franz Lifetime$239 a month
- StarterFree
- Pro$60 a year
- Max$120 a year
- Franz Lifetime$199, paid once
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.