Side by side
Symphony vs Wire
Both stand on team communication software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+3
Symphony combines regulated-market messaging with workflow automation, broad integrations, and compliance-oriented controls. Its request-based pricing and financial-services focus mean prospective buyers should confirm fit and cost directly.
Visit Symphony
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.
Visit WireThe facts
| Symphony | Wire | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Wire for SMB: €7.45 per person a month |
| Plans published | None | 4 |
| Maker | Symphony | Wire |
| Website | symphony.com | wire.com |
| On team communication software | #21 of 23 | #17 of 23 |
Symphony: what it does well
- Messaging for internal and external communication
- Network spans 500,000-plus users
- Low-code bots and AI agents
- TLS and AES256 encryption
- Desktop, mobile, web, and API access
What to know first
- No free plan
- Pricing is available only on request
- Focused on financial-market workflows
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.
Alternatives to Symphony Alternatives to Wire The whole list