Wire is a secure, open-source collaboration platform developed in Europe, focused on privacy-first team communication. Designed for enterprise-grade security and regulatory compliance, Wire unifies real-time messaging, voice, video, and file sharing in one encrypted workspace making it a trusted alternative to Microsoft Teams and Slack.
Key features include:
- End-to-End Encryption: All communications—messages, calls, and file transfers—are fully encrypted by default using state-of-the-art Messaging Layer Security (MLS).
- Flexible Deployment: Offers secure cloud, private cloud, and fully air-gapped on-premises deployments.
- Open Source: Transparent and independently audited codebase to ensure trust, extensibility, and compliance.
- Enterprise-Ready: Supports SAML-based SSO, SCIM provisioning, compliance with ISO 27001/27701, and GDPR.
- Multi-Device Sync: Seamless real-time sync across up to eight devices with full message history.
- Ephemeral Messaging: Enables time-limited conversations and minimal metadata retention.
- Guest Room Collaboration: Invite external stakeholders without compromising security.
Use cases include:
- Secure alternative to Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business
- Cross-border communication in regulated industries
- Emergency response and secure coordination
- Government, defense, and NGO collaboration
- Privacy-focused internal and external meetings
