Messenger
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VisitMessenger vs Wire
What both publish
| Fact | Messenger | Wire |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | Meta says Messenger personal messages are becoming end-to-end encrypted by default, protecting message and call content so Meta cannot see or listen to it in transit. | Wire says messages, conference calls, and files are end-to-end encrypted, and only conversation participants can decrypt the information. |
| Founded | 2011 | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Menlo Park, California, United States | Berlin, Germany |
| Support | Meta’s Messenger site links to a Help Centre, business resources, developer resources, and privacy and safety information. | 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. |
Messenger plans
- MessengerFree
Wire plans
- Wire for FreeFree
- Wire for SMB€7.45 a month
- Wire for EnterprisePriced on request
- Wire for PartnersPriced on request
Pick Messenger if…
Messenger suits people who want free messaging and voice or video calls across mobile, desktop, and web platforms. It may also suit users who want disappearing messages or encrypted chat-history storage.
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.