Wire
Business instant messaging software
Video conferencing software
Internal communications software
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- Ease of management
- Quality of support
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€7.45 per person per month
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- Public sector and nonprofit organizations
- Energy and utilities
- Banking and insurance
What is Wire
Wire is a secure communications platform that provides team messaging, voice and video calls, and file sharing for internal and external collaboration. It is used by organizations that need encrypted communications for day-to-day chat and meetings across desktop and mobile devices. The product emphasizes end-to-end encryption and administrative controls for enterprise deployments, including options oriented to regulated or security-sensitive environments.
End-to-end encrypted communications
Wire supports end-to-end encryption for messaging and calls, which reduces exposure of message content in transit and at rest on intermediary services. This security posture is a key differentiator versus many general-purpose workplace collaboration suites where encryption may not be end-to-end by default. It is well-suited for teams that must minimize third-party access to conversation content. The focus on secure-by-design communications can simplify security reviews for sensitive use cases.
Unified chat and meetings
Wire combines persistent messaging with voice and video conferencing in one application. This supports common internal communications workflows without requiring separate tools for chat and meetings. Users can move from a text conversation to a call with the same participants and context. The unified approach can reduce tool sprawl compared with using separate products for messaging and video.
Cross-platform client availability
Wire provides clients for major desktop and mobile platforms, enabling consistent access for distributed teams. This helps organizations support BYOD and mixed-device environments. Cross-platform support also makes it easier to include external participants who may not use the same operating system. The experience is designed around real-time communication rather than project management features.
Limited work management features
Wire focuses on secure communication rather than task tracking, project planning, or workflow automation. Teams that expect built-in work management (boards, timelines, advanced reporting) typically need integrations or separate systems. This can increase administrative overhead when compared with platforms that combine communications with structured work execution. It is less suitable as a single hub for project delivery.
Smaller ecosystem and integrations
Wire generally offers fewer native integrations and marketplace options than broad workplace suites. Organizations relying on extensive third-party app connectivity may need custom integration work or process changes. This can affect adoption in environments where communications must connect tightly to CRM, ticketing, or knowledge systems. Integration depth should be validated against specific enterprise requirements.
Meeting feature depth varies
While Wire supports video and voice conferencing, organizations with advanced meeting needs may find gaps in areas such as large-event capabilities, webinar-style controls, or extensive meeting analytics. Feature parity with dedicated conferencing suites can vary by plan and deployment model. For meeting-heavy organizations, this may require keeping a separate conferencing platform. Evaluating participant limits and administrative controls is important before standardizing.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wire for Free | Free | For small teams (up to 5 people). Includes collaboration essentials, available on all platforms, up to 8 devices.. |
| Wire for SMB | €7.45 per person/month (annual) or €8.94 per person/month (monthly) | For teams (up to 100 people). Includes all Free features plus video conferences (up to 150 participants), SSO & SCIM, administrative controls, feature configurations, external and guest roles. Price shown as "€7.45*) per person/month, annual payment or €8,94 per person/month, monthly payment" on the official pricing page. |
| Wire for Enterprise | Custom pricing (contact sales) | For organizations (more than 100 people). Includes SMB features plus federation (with Wire Cloud), ID-Shield, full deployment support, data sovereignty, multi-tenancy. |
| Wire On-Premises | Custom / contact sales | Soberanía digital / tailored on-premises deployment for governments, public authorities, and enterprises. Contact sales for quote. |
| Wire for Partners | Custom pricing (contact sales) | Partner/reseller program with partner-specific pricing, marketing and opportunity support, deal registration. |
Notes: All information extracted from Wire's official pricing page. The pricing page also states a 40% discount is available for NGOs and lists accepted payment methods (credit card: Visa, MasterCard, American Express) and invoicing for custom plans.
Seller details
Wire Swiss GmbH
Zug, Switzerland
2012
Private
https://wire.com
https://x.com/wire
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wire/
