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    Wire

    Secure, open-source enterprise messaging and collaboration platform with default end-to-end encryption.

    CHSwitzerland·Founded 2014
    Headquarters
    🇨🇭Switzerland
    Data Hosting
    GermanyEU (any EU region)
    Structure
    Independent
    Compliance
    â–£GDPRâ—†EU HQâ–¦EU Data

    Wire key facts

    Last updated
    Legal entity
    Wire Swiss GmbH (Berlin Office / Wire Group)
    Headquarters
    Switzerland (CH)
    Ownership
    Independent
    Founded
    2014
    Data hosting
    Germany, EU (any EU region)
    Infrastructure
    AWS (for certain components like SNS), plus Self-hosted options
    Open source
    Yes
    US Cloud Act exposure
    Low (no US parent)
    Certifications
    ISO 27001, GDPR, NIS2
    Replaces
    Slack, Microsoft Teams, Signal

    About Wire

    Wire is a European-based secure collaboration platform designed primarily for enterprise and government use-cases where digital sovereignty and high-level security are paramount. Unlike many mainstream competitors, Wire uses end-to-end encryption (E2EE) by default for all communications, including chats, calls, and file transfers, utilizing the advanced Messaging Layer Security (MLS) protocol. The service is highly flexible in its deployment, offering public cloud, private cloud, and on-premises installations—including air-gapped environments for high-security government or military use. It balances user-friendly features like video conferencing and team channels with enterprise-grade requirements such as SSO, SCIM, and administrative auditing. A significant portion of its codebase, including clients and backend components, is open-source, allowing for external security audits and transparency.

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    Hosting & Security

    Infrastructure

    AWS (for certain components like SNS), plus Self-hosted options

    Certifications
    ISO 27001
    GDPR
    NIS2

    Key Features

    End-to-end encrypted messaging, video calling, and file sharing
    Messaging Layer Security (MLS) protocol integration
    Self-hosting options (on-premise and air-gapped)
    Federation across backends and domains house-to-house
    SCIM and SSO integration for enterprise identity management
    Granular administrative controls and ID Shield for verification
    Global search and picture-in-picture video calling
    Support for mobile, desktop, and web clients (GPLv3 open source)

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