Berty
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What both publish
| Fact | Berty | Wire |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | Messages and files are end-to-end encrypted by default, according to the FAQ. | Wire says messages, conference calls, and files are end-to-end encrypted, and only conversation participants can decrypt the information. |
| Founded | 2018 | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Paris, France | Berlin, Germany |
| Intended users | Berty says it designed the messenger with higher-risk groups such as journalists, activists, lawyers, and whistleblowers in mind. | Wire describes customers including governments, parliaments, the military, and global enterprises with strict security requirements. |
| Product | Berty is a privacy-first messaging app built on the Wesh Network protocol. | Wire provides end-to-end encrypted messaging, calls, conferencing, and file sharing for organizations. |
Berty plans
- Berty MessengerFree
Wire plans
- Wire for FreeFree
- Wire for SMB€7.45 a month
- Wire for EnterprisePriced on request
- Wire for PartnersPriced on request
Pick Berty if…
Berty suits people seeking peer-to-peer, encrypted messaging without phone or email registration. It is designed with higher-risk groups such as journalists, activists, lawyers, and whistleblowers in mind.
Pick Wire if…
Wire may suit organizations that need encrypted messaging and conferencing with choices for cloud or on-premises deployment. Its listed customer types include governments, parliaments, military organizations, and global enterprises with strict security requirements.