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Alternatives to Wire

12 other tools do at least one of the 1 task Wire does. Tools with a tested score come first; the rest are ordered by how many tasks they share with Wire.

Disclosure: agathox makes some of the tools listed here. They are labelled and scored by the same method as every other tool.

• Jami

  Not enough data

  Jami facilitates share, freely and privately.

  Shares 1 of 1 tasks: Secure messaging

  Free tier

  Jami is free software with no restrictions on file size, speed, bandwidth, features, number of accounts, or storage. The page says: “Free. As in free beer AND as in freedom. . . . Unlimited. Without restriction on file size, speed, bandwidth, features, number of accounts, storage or anything else.”

  Signup

  No personal information is required to create an account. The page says: “Multiple devices can be linked to a Jami account, and no personal information is required to create an account.”

• Threema

  Not enough data

  The secure instant messenger from Switzerland. GDPR-compliant messaging for individuals and organizations that value privacy, security and data protection.

  Shares 1 of 1 tasks: Secure messaging

  Free tier

  Private app is a one-time purchase; a free option is not stated. A Professional work plan shows a Try for free button; trial length not stated.

  Signup

  No phone number or email address is required to use Threema; users get a Threema ID.

  Wire vs Threema

• Tuta

  Not enough data

  Tuta guarantees your data stays private for free & without ads. Quantum-resistant encryption makes Tuta the best secure technology solution to protect your privacy.

  Shares 1 of 1 tasks: Secure messaging

  Free tier

  A free account is offered with 1 GB storage, 1 calendar and 3 labels. No extra email addresses or custom domains on the free plan.

  Signup

  The page says you can create an email account for free or with a paid plan and links to 'Create free account'. It does not explicitly say whether an account is required.

  Wire vs Tuta

• Briar

  Not enough data

  Secure messaging, anywhere

  Shares 1 of 1 tasks: Secure messaging

• Element

  Not enough data

  Element is a Matrix-based end-to-end encrypted messenger and secure collaboration app.

  Shares 1 of 1 tasks: Secure messaging

• Matrix

  Not enough data

  Matrix, the open protocol for secure decentralised communications

  Shares 1 of 1 tasks: Secure messaging

• Olvid

  Not enough data

  Olvid is listed for: secure messaging.

  Shares 1 of 1 tasks: Secure messaging

• Session

  Not enough data

  Session is a private messenger that aims to remove any chance of metadata collection by routing all messages through an onion routing network.

  Shares 1 of 1 tasks: Secure messaging

• Signal

  Not enough data

  Say "hello" to a different messaging experience. An unexpected focus on privacy, combined with all of the features you expect.

  Shares 1 of 1 tasks: Secure messaging

• SimpleX Chat

  Not enough data

  SimpleX Chat - a private and encrypted messenger without any user IDs (not even random ones)! Make a private connection via link / QR code to send messages and make calls.

  Shares 1 of 1 tasks: Secure messaging

• Telegram

  Not enough data

  Fast. Secure. Powerful.

  Shares 1 of 1 tasks: Secure messaging

• WhatsApp

  Not enough data

  Use WhatsApp Messenger to stay in touch with friends and family. WhatsApp is free and offers simple, secure, reliable messaging and calling, available on phones all over the world.

  Shares 1 of 1 tasks: Secure messaging

Free-tier and signup lines come from each tool's own pages. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them.

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