Wire AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Group Chat Apps

The best Group Chat alternative to Wire is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Wire and loads of them are Group Chat Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Group Chat App alternatives to Wire are Telegram, Element, Discord and Tox.

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  1. Signal icon

    Signal

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    An open-source messaging app emphasizing privacy with encrypted communication. Share texts, calls, photos, and videos without ads or trackers, available across major platforms. Developed by Signal Technology Foundation and praised globally for security measures.

    215 Signal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
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    • Almost everyone thinks Signal is a great Wire alternative.

    • Signal is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Wire.

    • Signal is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Wire.

    • Signal is Free and Open SourceWire is Free Personal and Open Source
    • Signal is LightweightWire is not according to our users
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    Telegram

     2074 likes
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    Maximize your messaging experience with efficient communication, speedy delivery, and optional end-to-end encrypted Secret Chats. Engage in unlimited channels and groups up to 200,000 members. Enhance chat management and media sharing with Telegram Premium and its exclusive benefits. All core features remain free.

    285 Telegram alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Linux Mobile
    • Android Wear
    • PortableApps.com
    • FreeBSD
    • Apple Car Play
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    Comments about Telegram as an Alternative to Wire
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    Not encrypted by default, to use encryption you're locked to a proprietary (potentially insecure) protocol on a single device.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Alexander
    Positive
    1

    the public channels are a lot of fun

    Guest
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    3

    Not encrypted by default, to use encryption you're locked to a proprietary (potentially insecure) protocol on a single device.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Telegram is a great Wire alternative.

    • Telegram is the most popular Web-based & Android Tablet alternative to Wire.

    • Telegram is Freemium and ProprietaryWire is Free Personal and Open Source
    • Telegram is LightweightWire is not according to our users
  4. Element icon

    Element

     763 likes
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    Provides secure collaboration with end-to-end encryption, supporting chat, voice, and video calls. Available on all major platforms, it enables digital sovereignty with a decentralized design and interoperability through bridges to systems like Slack and Teams. Includes enterprise-grade SaaS.

    302 Element alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
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    • Almost everyone thinks Element is a great Wire alternative.

    • Element is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Wire.

    • Element is Free Personal and Open SourceWire is also Free Personal and Open Source
    • Element is LightweightWire is not according to our users
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    Discord

     1106 likes
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    An integrated platform for text and voice communications. Offers tailored channels for different topics, customizable moderation tools, low latency for fluency, and managed user roles for optimal community facilitation.

    192 Discord alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Epic Games Store
    • Flathub
    • Electron
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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    Only voice chat is encrypted (but it's on to-do list)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Discord is a great Wire alternative.

    • Discord is Freemium and ProprietaryWire is Free Personal and Open Source
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    Tox

     558 likes
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    With the rise of widespread government monitoring programs, Tox is an easy to use application that allows you to connect with friends and loved ones without anyone else listening in.

    212 Tox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • F-Droid
    The Universal Tox Client. A Tox client that runs on Android, iOS, Windows, Mac OSX, Linux, FreeBSD & the web. Written in JS using React & React Native / electron.
     
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    Jitsi Meet

     281 likes
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    Go ahead, video chat with the whole team. In fact, invite everyone you know. Jitsi Meet is a fully encrypted, 100% open source video conferencing solution that you can use all day, every day, for free.

    148 Jitsi Meet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Apple Watch
    • F-Droid
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    Comments about Jitsi Meet as an Alternative to Wire
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    Jitsi Meet doesn't have any chat function when a call is over, the messages will disappear so cannot be used as a messenger app.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Jitsi Meet is Free and Open SourceWire is Free Personal and Open Source
    • Jitsi Meet is LightweightWire is not according to our users
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    WhatsApp

     849 likes
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    Exchange messages without SMS fees using this app for iPhone, Android and desktop, featuring group chats, multimedia sharing, and video calls. The app requires an internet connection and the latest version for optimal functionality.

    249 WhatsApp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    • Apple Car Play
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    Slack

     858 likes
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    Offers unified communication for teams with advanced real-time messaging, contextual features, versatile chat tools, and organized conversations in dedicated channels with integrated file sharing on Mac, Windows, Linux, and mobile platforms for enhanced productivity.

    225 Slack alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Electron
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Leila Iranmanesh
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    They are both focused on providing collaboration for organizations

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    • Some users think Slack is a great Wire alternative, some don't.

    • Slack is the most popular SaaS alternative to Wire.

    • Slack is Freemium and ProprietaryWire is Free Personal and Open Source
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    Briar

     107 likes
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    An open-source decentralized and encrypted messaging app even without internet connection via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Messages are stored securely on your device, not in the cloud. Connect directly with nearby contacts - no Internet access is required.

    75 Briar alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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    Session

     116 likes
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    Session is the world's first open-source, decentralised private messenger to use industry-leading Signal Protocol encryption — without asking for your phone number.

    73 Session alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
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    Threema

     133 likes
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    Threema is a new mobile messaging app that puts security first. With true end-to-end encryption, you can rest assured that only you and the intended recipient can read your messages.

    121 Threema alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
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    • Threema is the most popular commercial alternative to Wire.

    • Threema is Paid and Open SourceWire is Free Personal and Open Source
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