AWS Wickr

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What AWS Wickr is

AWS Wickr is an end-to-end encrypted messaging and collaboration service for organizations and government agencies. It provides one-to-one and group messaging, rooms, voice and video calls, file sharing, screen sharing, and location sharing across Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. Message and file expiration can be set from one minute to 365 days, including burn-on-read timers. Calls support up to 100 participants, while presenter mode allows up to 500 view-only attendees. AWS says messaging, calls, files, screen sharing, and location sharing use 256-bit end-to-end encryption, with only intended recipients holding decryption keys. Administrators can retain internal and external communications in a customer-managed private data store. Integrations include bots, RESTful APIs, an ATAK plugin, and single sign-on through Active Directory, Okta, and OpenID Connect. Cloud deployment is available, while Wickr Enterprise is self-hosted. Pricing starts at $5/user/mo, with a three-month Premium trial.

Who it suits

AWS Wickr suits executives, security teams, field operators, and professionals handling sensitive information. Organizations can choose cloud deployment or a self-hosted enterprise option.

What it does well

256-bit end-to-end encryption
Calls support up to 100 participants
Expiration timers from one minute to 365 days
Supports SSO through multiple identity services
Cloud and self-hosted deployment options

What to know first

No ongoing free plan
Bots cannot initiate or join calls
Additional guest users are an add-on
Premium and Standard attachment limits differ

Limits

The free Premium trial lasts three months and supports up to 30 users on AWS Wickr or 50 on AWS WickrGov; guest users are unavailable during the trial. Standard allows data expiration up to three months and 1 GB attachments, while Premium allows up to one year and 5 GB attachments; additional guests are billed as an add-on.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Free Premium Trial	Free for three months. · Up to 30 users on AWS Wickr or 50 users on AWS WickrGov · Premium features · Guest users unavailable during trial	Free
Premium	Billed monthly based on the selected plan and number of users, on a prorated basis. · Unlimited users and storage · 5 GB maximum file attachment · Calls up to 100 participants · Data expiration up to 1 year · Data retention · Guest users are an add-on	On request
Standard	Billed monthly based on the selected plan and number of users, on a prorated basis. · Unlimited users and storage · 1 GB maximum file attachment · Calls up to 100 participants · Data expiration up to 3 months · Guest users are an add-on	On request
Wickr Enterprise	Contact AWS for pricing. · Self-hosted · Dedicated onboarding, training, and customer support · 24/7 support with one-hour response times · Data retention and eDiscovery capabilities may cost extra	On request

As aws.amazon.com lists them, read 30 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Open the AWS Wickr website
Choose the cloud service or Wickr Enterprise self-hosted deployment
Start the three-month Premium trial if eligible
Install the app on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, or Android, or use the web client
Configure users, rooms, expiration timers, and retention
Connect supported single sign-on or API integrations

Verdict

AWS Wickr combines encrypted communication, expiring content, collaboration calls, and enterprise controls across major platforms. Its guest charges, plan-specific limits, and bot call restriction matter when fitting it to an organization’s workflow.

Questions

How much does AWS Wickr cost?

Pricing starts at $5/user/mo. Standard and Premium are billed monthly based on the selected plan and user count; Enterprise pricing requires contacting AWS.

Is there a free plan or trial?

There is no ongoing free plan. A Premium trial is free for three months, supporting up to 30 users on AWS Wickr or 50 on AWS WickrGov.

Which platforms support AWS Wickr?

AWS Wickr is available on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows.

Does AWS Wickr provide end-to-end encryption?

Yes. Messaging, calls, file sharing, screen sharing, and location sharing use 256-bit end-to-end encryption.

Can AWS Wickr be self-hosted?

Yes. Wickr Enterprise is a self-hosted option with data-retention and auditing control.

How many guests are included?

Standard includes two guest users per user, and Premium includes five. Additional guests are billed as an add-on.

Facts from AWS Wickr's own pages

Available apps: AWS lists Wickr downloads for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. · aws.amazon.com, 30 Sept 2026
Bot limitation: AWS Wickr bots can send and receive messages and files and manage rooms and groups, but cannot initiate or join calls. · docs.aws.amazon.com, 30 Sept 2026
Calls and sharing: Voice and video calls support up to 100 participants, presenter mode supports up to 500 view-only attendees, and screen sharing is available in calls. · aws.amazon.com, 30 Sept 2026
Compliance: AWS lists DoD CC SRG IL4 and IL5 authorization, FedRAMP Moderate and High authorization in specified regions, HIPAA eligibility, ISO 27001, and SOC 1, 2, and 3. · aws.amazon.com, 30 Sept 2026
Data retention: Administrators can configure retention of internal and external communications in a customer-managed private data store, with the retention process running wherever Docker workloads are supported. · aws.amazon.com, 30 Sept 2026
Deployment: AWS Wickr offers a cloud-native deployment, while Wickr Enterprise is a self-hosted option for customers seeking control over data retention and auditing. · aws.amazon.com, 30 Sept 2026
Encryption: Messaging, calls, file sharing, screen sharing, and location sharing use 256-bit end-to-end encryption, and AWS says only intended recipients have the keys to decrypt content. · aws.amazon.com, 30 Sept 2026
Integrations: AWS Wickr supports integrations through bots and RESTful APIs, an ATAK plugin, and single sign-on with Active Directory, Okta, and OpenID Connect services. · aws.amazon.com, 30 Sept 2026
Intended users: AWS describes Wickr as designed for executives, security teams, field operators, and professionals managing sensitive information. · aws.amazon.com, 30 Sept 2026
Messaging: Users can send one-to-one and group messages, create rooms, and set message and file expiration timers from 1 minute to 365 days, including burn-on-read timers. · aws.amazon.com, 30 Sept 2026
Pricing detail: The Standard plan includes two guest users per user at no cost, the Premium plan includes five, and additional guests are billed as an add-on. · aws.amazon.com, 30 Sept 2026
Product: AWS Wickr is an end-to-end encrypted messaging and collaboration service for organizations and government agencies, with messaging, voice and video calling, file sharing, and screen sharing. · docs.aws.amazon.com, 30 Sept 2026
Support: AWS Basic Support is included for all AWS customers; technical support and other support features are available through AWS Support plans. · aws.amazon.com, 30 Sept 2026

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