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Head-to-head · Secure Team Chat Software

Mattermost vs Wire

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Mattermost #2 in Secure Team Chat Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Mattermost
Wire #5 in Secure Team Chat Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Wire

Mattermost leads on 0 checks, Wire on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMattermost · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth

Mattermost scores higher on our rubric for secure team chat software: 9.2 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Mattermost is the better fit for technical teams needing workflows and integrations. Wire is the better fit for teams wanting polished encrypted collaboration.

  • Mattermost fits best

    Technical teams needing workflows and integrations

  • Wire fits best

    Teams wanting polished encrypted collaboration

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Side by side

Feature Mattermost 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Wire 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.7
Ranking #2 in Secure Team Chat Software #5 in Secure Team Chat Software
Best for Technical teams needing workflows and integrations Teams wanting polished encrypted collaboration
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — €7.45/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email, Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Docs
Compliance ISO 27001, GDPR ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML
Integrations 700+ integrations 3 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Mattermost 1/4 · Wire 1/4
Guest access ✓ ✓
File sharing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Audit logs Not checked yet Not checked yet
SSO support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
End-to-end encryption Not checked yet Not checked yet
Message retention Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Self-hosted deployment across web, desktop, mobile, API, and private environments
  • Workflow automation, Boards, calls, AI agents, and threaded discussions
  • Integrations with GitHub, Jira, GitLab, PagerDuty, Grafana, and Microsoft Teams
  • End-to-end encrypted messaging with channels and self-deleting messages
  • Six-platform coverage with web, desktop, and mobile clients
  • SSO, SCIM, federation, and guest collaboration for growing teams
Cons
  • Entry limits usage to 10,000 messages per month
  • The Professional plan has a 250-user maximum
  • Professional and Enterprise plans use contact-sales pricing
  • The free plan supports teams of up to five people
  • Public channels are listed as coming soon
  • Named integrations are limited to Poll, Reminder, and GitHub
Our verdict

Mattermost is an open-source collaboration platform for technical, operational, defense, and critical-infrastructure teams. It combines public and private channels, direct and group messaging, file sharing, link and media previews,…

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Wire combines end-to-end encrypted messaging with channels, audio and video calls, conferencing, screen sharing, file sharing, document collaboration, and audio and video messages. It is suited to teams that want private collaboration…

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  1. MattermostSecure Team Chat Software 9.2Free plan
  2. WireSecure Team Chat Software 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Mattermost — where it wins

    • Self-hosted deployment across web, desktop, mobile, API, and private environments
    • Workflow automation, Boards, calls, AI agents, and threaded discussions
    • Integrations with GitHub, Jira, GitLab, PagerDuty, Grafana, and Microsoft Teams

    Where it doesn't

    • Entry limits usage to 10,000 messages per month
    • The Professional plan has a 250-user maximum
    • Professional and Enterprise plans use contact-sales pricing

  • Wire — where it wins

    • End-to-end encrypted messaging with channels and self-deleting messages
    • Six-platform coverage with web, desktop, and mobile clients
    • SSO, SCIM, federation, and guest collaboration for growing teams

    Where it doesn't

    • The free plan supports teams of up to five people
    • Public channels are listed as coming soon
    • Named integrations are limited to Poll, Reminder, and GitHub
  • Mattermost9.2/10 · Free plan

    A broad, open-source team chat platform for technical teams that need control and integrations.

    Visit MattermostFull verdict →
  • Wire8.7/10 · Free plan

    Encrypted collaboration with channels, conferencing, guest access, and enterprise controls.

    Visit WireFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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