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Snikket vs Wire
Both stand on secure messaging apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial AndroidiPhoneLinux+2
Snikket combines encrypted messaging, group communication, and decentralized services with self-hosting or managed hosting choices. Check the 10-member group limit and hosting requirements before choosing it.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
Wire brings messaging, conferencing and file collaboration together, with deployment choices that include offline or air-gapped on-premises environments. The free plan covers up to five people; SMB pricing is listed per person.
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| Snikket | Wire | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Snikket Hosting — single instance type: $6 a month | Wire for SMB: €7.45 per person a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Wire |
| Website | snikket.org | wire.com |
| On secure messaging apps | #34 of 36 | #30 of 36 |
Snikket: what it does well
- End-to-end encryption and encrypted conversation backups
- Audio and video calls for private or public groups
- Multi-device accounts synchronize conversations
- No phone number required for accounts
- Android, iOS, Linux and web availability
What to know first
- No free plan
- Maximum group size is 10 members
- Self-hosting requires Linux server and domain access
Wire: what it does well
- Conferences support up to 150 participants.
- Offers cloud, private-cloud and on-premises deployment.
- Source code is available on GitHub.
- Free plan allows up to five people.
- Lists three security certifications.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to five people.
- Linux binary is described as experimental with community support.
- SMB annual pricing is €7.45 per person/month.