Irssi vs Wire
Irssi
irssi.org
Wire
wire.comSide by side
| Figure | Irssi | Wire |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | €7.45/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Spec score · Team chat apps | 7.5 (#53) | 9.1 (#6) |
| Channels | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 1999 | 2012 |
| Integrations | IRC,ICB,SILC,XMPP,PSYC,Quassel,Matrix,Rocket.Chat,RobustIRC | The pricing page lists deploying third-party integrated apps (bots) as an SMB and Enterprise feature. |
| Supported platforms | Linux; Windows via Cygwin or WSL | web,Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android,API |
| Product | Irssi is a modular text mode chat client with IRC support built in. | Wire provides end-to-end encrypted messaging, calls, conferencing, and file sharing for organizations. |
| Support | User support is offered through the volunteer-based #irssi channel on Libera.Chat, and the site cautions that no one may be available immediately. | 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
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.