Status
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VisitStatus vs Wire
What both publish
| Fact | Status | Wire |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2017 | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Zug, Switzerland | Berlin, Germany |
| Messaging | The messenger offers decentralised messaging with metadata privacy and end-to-end encryption. | Messaging supports groups, conversation search, sketches, reactions, file sharing, and audio and video messages. |
| Open source | Status says its community project is open source and anyone can build, contribute to or fork its code. | Wire says its source code is fully open source and available on GitHub for verification. |
| Product | Status combines a wallet, messenger and browser in one app. | Wire provides end-to-end encrypted messaging, calls, conferencing, and file sharing for organizations. |
Status plans
- StatusFree
Wire plans
- Wire for FreeFree
- Wire for SMB€7.45 a month
- Wire for EnterprisePriced on request
- Wire for PartnersPriced on request
Pick Status if…
Status may suit people who want a wallet, private messaging, and browser access in one app. Its community features and desktop network role may also interest users of token-gated groups and the Waku network.
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.