Symphony vs Wire
Symphony
symphony.com
Wire
wire.comSide by side
| Figure | Symphony | Wire |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | €7.45/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 0 | 4 |
| Spec score · Team chat apps | 7.8 (#42) | 9.1 (#6) |
| Spec score · Secure Team Chat Software | 7.3 (#22) | 8.3 (#7) |
| Spec score · Business Instant Messaging - Enterprise Software | 7.4 (#17) | 8.4 (#9) |
| Spec score · Team Communication Software | 7.3 (#19) | 8.4 (#12) |
| Spec score · Business Instant Messaging - Midmarket Software | 7.4 (#19) | 8.4 (#11) |
| Channels | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2014 | 2012 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Guest access | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Messaging connects with communication tools including WhatsApp, Microsoft Teams, SMS and Zoom, as well as market and productivity applications. | The pricing page lists deploying third-party integrated apps (bots) as an SMB and Enterprise feature. |
| Messaging | Symphony Messaging supports internal and external messaging, automations and connectivity for financial workflows. | Messaging supports groups, conversation search, sketches, reactions, file sharing, and audio and video messages. |
| Platforms | The downloads page lists desktop apps for Windows and macOS and mobile apps for iOS and Android; it also describes a browser version. | web,Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android,API |
| Product | Symphony describes itself as an AI-powered communication and technology company with messaging, voice, directory and analytics platforms. | Wire provides end-to-end encrypted messaging, calls, conferencing, and file sharing for organizations. |
| Support | Symphony directs users to its Help Center for help and how-to resources. | 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.