Softros LAN Messenger vs Wire
Softros LAN Messenger
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Wire
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| Figure | Softros LAN Messenger | Wire |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $12.95/mo | €7.45/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 4 |
| Spec score · Secure Team Chat Software | 8.1 (#9) | 8.3 (#7) |
| Spec score · Team chat apps | 8.1 (#35) | 9.1 (#6) |
| Encryption | The maker says the messenger encrypts all data with AES-256 and keeps it within the company network. | Wire says messages, conference calls, and files are end-to-end encrypted, and only conversation participants can decrypt the information. |
| Founded | 2000 | 2012 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | Järvenpää, Finland | Berlin, Germany |
| Integrations | The product supports Active Directory and Entra ID, and its SDK toolkit includes C++, C#, and Delphi examples for integrating with on-premises systems. | The pricing page lists deploying third-party integrated apps (bots) as an SMB and Enterprise feature. |
| Messaging | It supports individual and group conversations, broadcast messaging, and messages delivered when offline users return online. | Messaging supports groups, conversation search, sketches, reactions, file sharing, and audio and video messages. |
| Platforms | The maker lists Windows, macOS, and Android as supported platforms; downloads include Windows EXE and MSI, Mac DMG, and an Android version. | web,Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android,API |
| Support | Technical support requests are submitted through an online form, while phone support is for sales and licensing questions. | 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
Softros LAN Messenger
- Per-User License$12.95 a month
- Site License$855 a month
- Worldwide License$1,495 a month
- Per-User License€12, paid once
- Site License€789.70, paid once
- Worldwide License€1,380.80, 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
Softros LAN Messenger
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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.