Signal
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VisitSignal vs Wire
What both publish
| Fact | Signal | Wire |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | Signal says messages and calls are always end-to-end encrypted and cannot be accessed by Signal. | Wire says messages, conference calls, and files are end-to-end encrypted, and only conversation participants can decrypt the information. |
| Headquarters | Mountain View, California, United States | Berlin, Germany |
| Integrations | Signal's privacy policy names YouTube, Spotify, and Giphy as third-party services users may interact with in connection with Signal. | The pricing page lists deploying third-party integrated apps (bots) as an SMB and Enterprise feature. |
| Messaging | Users can share text, voice messages, photos, videos, GIFs, and files for free. | Messaging supports groups, conversation search, sketches, reactions, file sharing, and audio and video messages. |
| Product | Signal is a private messaging app for sending messages and making internet calls. | Wire provides end-to-end encrypted messaging, calls, conferencing, and file sharing for organizations. |
| Support | Signal provides a Support Center with Getting Started, Features, Security, Troubleshooting, and General categories. | 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. |
Signal plans
- SignalFree
Wire plans
- Wire for FreeFree
- Wire for SMB€7.45 a month
- Wire for EnterprisePriced on request
- Wire for PartnersPriced on request
Pick Signal if…
Signal suits people seeking encrypted messaging and internet calls across mobile and desktop platforms. Desktop users should be prepared to set up an account on a phone first.
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.