Siskin IM
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What both publish
| Fact | Siskin IM | Wire |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | OMEMO end-to-end encryption is available in Tigase’s client apps. | Wire says messages, conference calls, and files are end-to-end encrypted, and only conversation participants can decrypt the information. |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States | Berlin, Germany |
| Messaging | The app supports one-to-one chats and multi-party chatrooms. | Messaging supports groups, conversation search, sketches, reactions, file sharing, and audio and video messages. |
| Open source | Tigase says its XMPP chat applications are open source, with code available in public GitHub repositories. | Wire says its source code is fully open source and available on GitHub for verification. |
| Product | Siskin IM is a lightweight XMPP client for iPhone and iPad. | Wire provides end-to-end encrypted messaging, calls, conferencing, and file sharing for organizations. |
| Support | Tigase says it offers full support for corporate clients. | 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. |
Siskin IM plans
- FreeFree
Wire plans
- Wire for FreeFree
- Wire for SMB€7.45 a month
- Wire for EnterprisePriced on request
- Wire for PartnersPriced on request
Pick Siskin IM if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.