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VisitWhatsApp vs Wire
Wire
7.9#2 in secure team chat softwareFrom €7.45 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Wire | |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | WhatsApp says end-to-end encryption prevents anyone else, including WhatsApp, from reading personal messages or listening to calls. | Wire says messages, conference calls, and files are end-to-end encrypted, and only conversation participants can decrypt the information. |
| Founded | 2009 | 2012 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | LinkedIn lists WhatsApp headquarters at Menlo Park, California. | Berlin, Germany |
| Messaging | Chats support text formatting, stickers, GIFs, emoji reactions, voice notes and video notes. | Messaging supports groups, conversation search, sketches, reactions, file sharing, and audio and video messages. |
WhatsApp plans
- WhatsAppFree
- WhatsApp Business appFree
- WhatsApp MessengerFree
- WhatsApp Business PlatformPriced on request
Wire plans
- Wire for FreeFree
- Wire for SMB€7.45 a month
- Wire for EnterprisePriced on request
- Wire for PartnersPriced on request
Pick WhatsApp if…
WhatsApp suits people who want a free way to message and call across phones, computers, and the web. It also offers business features for showcasing products and services and building customer relationships.
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.