Wire

wire.com
Communication & Collaboration
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Collaborate without Compromise

How to Replace Wire

Overview

Wire is an enterprise-grade secure communications platform offering messaging, calls, and file collaboration protected by end-to-end encryption. It complies with the world's strictest security standards and provides zero-knowledge encryption to keep data protected, private, and compliant. The platform is designed for organizations that need secure collaboration across teams and external parties while maintaining data sovereignty and control.

Features

50 features across 7 categories

Administration(12)

Admin ConsolePremium

Centralized administration panel for managing teams and users

Automated User Management (SCIM)Premium

SCIM support for automated user provisioning and management

External RolesPremium

Manage roles and permissions for external collaborators

External User ManagementPremium

Manage external and guest user access

Feature ConfigurationsPremium

Granular control to configure and customize team features

Granular Administrative ControlsPremium

Extensive, fine-grained controls for administration and policy enforcement

Guest RolesPremium

Define specific roles and permissions for guest users

Multi-TenancyPremium

Support for multiple isolated tenants within enterprise deployments

Restrict File SharingPremium

Configure administrative controls to restrict file sharing capabilities

Restrict Guest LinksPremium

Control guest link generation and sharing

Single Sign-On (SSO)Premium

SAML-based single sign-on for enterprise authentication

Team Member ManagementPremium

Add, remove, and manage team members and their permissions

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet

Collaboration(2)

External Communication

Communicate securely with external parties and partners

Guest Links with PasswordsPremium

Create password-protected links for sharing with guests

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Compliance(1)

Data SovereigntyPremium

Control over where data is stored and processed with full data ownership

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Integration(2)

FederationPremium

Connect with other Wire Cloud instances for inter-organization communication

Third-Party App Integration (Bots)Premium

Deploy third-party integrated apps and bots to teams

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Productivity(18)

Audio Conferences

Audio conferencing for team calls

Audio Messages

Send audio messages to team members

Availability Status

Show online/offline status and availability to team members

Calling

Direct calling feature with moderation capabilities

Calling Moderation

Manage and control calling features in team calls

Chat Between Personal and Work Accounts

Switch between personal and work communication within the platform

Custom Folders

Create custom folder organization for chats and files

Document Collaboration

Real-time document editing and collaboration

File Management

Organize and manage shared files collaboratively

File Sharing

Secure file sharing with encryption

Messaging

Secure instant messaging for team communication

Multi-Device Support

Use Wire on up to 8 devices with synchronized messaging

Multiple Accounts per Device

Use up to 3 accounts on a single device

Screen Sharing

Share screen during calls and meetings

Self-Deleting Messages

Messages that automatically delete after a set time

Sketch

Drawing and sketching feature for visual collaboration

Video ConferencesPremium

Video conferencing capability with up to 150 participants (SMB) or 2000 participants (MLS enabled)

Video Messages

Send video messages to team members

Also in: Insightly, Dashlane, Obsidian

Security(10)

Additional Source of EntropyPremium

Enhanced security through additional entropy sources

Encrypted History Backup

Back up encrypted message history securely

Encryption at Rest

Data stored on servers is encrypted

End-to-End Encryption

Always-on, invisible MLS encryption protecting all communications

ID ShieldPremium

Protection of user identities in federated environments

Manual Device Verification

Manually verify devices for enhanced security

Perfect Forward Secrecy

Ensures that past communications cannot be decrypted even if keys are compromised

Post-Compromise Security

Protects communications even after a device compromise

Real Multi-Device End-to-End Encryption

Cryptographic protection across multiple devices with Messaging Layer Security

Zero-Knowledge Encryption

Keeps data protected, private, and compliant with no access to user data

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Airtable

Support(5)

24/7 Platinum SupportPremium

Round-the-clock platinum-level support for critical needs

Full Deployment SupportPremium

Comprehensive on-premises deployment support and implementation guidance

Premium SupportPremium

Premium support with first reply within 4 hours during business hours

Premium+ SupportPremium

Enhanced premium support tier

Standard Support

Standard support with first reply within 16 hours during business hours

Also in: Obsidian, 1Password, Bitwarden

Pricing

Wire for Free

Free
  • Collaboration essentials
  • On all platforms
  • Up to 8 devices
  • Small teams (up to 5 people)

Wire for SMB

€7.45/person/month (annual) or €8.94/month
  • All Free features
  • Video conferences (up to 150 participants)
  • SSO & SCIM
  • Administrative controls
  • Feature configurations
  • External and guest roles
  • Teams up to 100 people

Wire for Enterprise

Custom
  • All SMB features
  • Federation (with Wire Cloud)
  • ID-Shield
  • Full deployment support
  • Data sovereignty
  • Multi-tenancy
  • Organizations with more than 100 people

Wire for Partners

Custom
  • Partner-specific pricing
  • Marketing support
  • Opportunity support
  • Deal registration
  • For resellers, service providers, and integrators

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Wire

Monthly$8.94/mo
Yearly$107/yr
5-Year Total$536

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~4 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$107
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$322
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$536
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 50 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Wire alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 50 features.

Buy Wire

Better Value
Monthly cost$89.4/mo
3-year total$3,218.4
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Wire saves ~$33,741.6 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 50 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.