Briar
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VisitBriar vs Wire
What both publish
| Fact | Briar | Wire |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | The maker says communications between devices are end-to-end encrypted and contact lists are encrypted and stored on each user’s device. | Wire says messages, conference calls, and files are end-to-end encrypted, and only conversation participants can decrypt the information. |
Briar plans
- BriarFree
Wire plans
- Wire for FreeFree
- Wire for SMB€7.45 a month
- Wire for EnterprisePriced on request
- Wire for PartnersPriced on request
Pick Briar if…
Briar may suit activists, journalists, and others who need private messaging that can work with or without Internet access. Its desktop version may suit users who do not need the Android-only features it lacks.
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.