Wire

Wire is a secure collaboration platform developed by Wire Swiss GmbH. It offers end-to-end encrypted messaging, voice/video calls, file-sharing, and team collaboration features with a focus on security and privacy for business users.

Key Features

• End-to-end encryption for all communications
• HD audio and video conferencing
• Guest room access for external collaboration
• Group chats with advanced admin controls
• File sharing and rich media support
• Screen sharing and collaboration features
• Available for all major platforms (web, desktop, mobile)

Privacy and Security

Wire is headquartered in Germany with its holding company in Switzerland, providing strong European privacy protections. All communications are secured with end-to-end encryption using the open-source Proteus protocol (based on the Signal protocol). Wire uses a different encryption key for each message, providing forward secrecy. The company regularly undergoes independent security audits, and the core software is open source.

Ideal For

• Businesses requiring secure internal and external communication
• Teams working with sensitive information
• Healthcare, legal, and financial services with compliance requirements
• Organizations looking for a European alternative to Slack or Microsoft Teams