Rocket.Chat vs Wire
Rocket.Chat
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Wire
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| Figure | Rocket.Chat | Wire |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | €7.45/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 4 |
| Spec score · Secure Team Chat Software | 8.5 (#3) | 8.3 (#7) |
| Spec score · Team chat apps | 9.0 (#7) | 9.1 (#6) |
| Spec score · Instant Messaging Software | 8.6 (#8) | 8.4 (#12) |
| Spec score · Business Instant Messaging - Enterprise Software | 8.6 (#7) | 8.4 (#9) |
| Spec score · Business Instant Messaging - Midmarket Software | 8.6 (#8) | 8.4 (#11) |
| Spec score · Team Communication Software | 8.5 (#10) | 8.4 (#12) |
| Spec score · Remote Working software | 8.6 (#10) | 8.5 (#13) |
| Spec score · Team Collaboration Software | 8.5 (#14) | 8.4 (#16) |
| Channels | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2015 | 2012 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guest access | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Wilmington, Delaware, United States | Berlin, Germany |
| Integrations | The marketplace lists integrations including Trello, Zapier, Zoom and Rocket.Chat AI, and supports public and private apps. | The pricing page lists deploying third-party integrated apps (bots) as an SMB and Enterprise feature. |
| Messaging | The Starter workspace includes channels, groups, direct messages, threaded discussions, searchable history and read receipts. | Messaging supports groups, conversation search, sketches, reactions, file sharing, and audio and video messages. |
| Supported platforms | web,Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android,API,self-hosted | web,Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android,API |
Plans
Rocket.Chat
- StarterFree
- CommunityFree
- StarterFree
- CommercialPriced on request
- DefensePriced on request
- GovernmentPriced 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
Rocket.Chat
Rocket.Chat 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.