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Head-to-head · Team Chat Apps

Microsoft Teams vs Wire

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Microsoft Teams #1 in Team Chat Apps 9.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Try Microsoft Teams
Wire #9 in Team Chat Apps 7.0/10 Free plan · paid from €7.45/user/mo (annual) Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Wire

Microsoft Teams leads on 0 checks, Wire on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMicrosoft Teams · 9.6/10
  • Free planboth

Microsoft Teams scores higher on our rubric for team chat apps: 9.6 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #9.

Microsoft Teams is the better fit for organizations using Microsoft 365. Wire is the better fit for security-focused organizations needing federation.

  • Microsoft Teams fits best

    Organizations using Microsoft 365

  • Wire fits best

    Security-focused organizations needing federation

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Side by side

Feature Microsoft Teams 9.6/10 Visit ↗ Wire 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.6 7.0
Ranking #1 in Team Chat Apps #9 in Team Chat Apps
Best for Organizations using Microsoft 365 Security-focused organizations needing federation
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Phone, Docs, Community Email, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, 2FA ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML
Integrations 250+ integrations 3 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Microsoft Teams 2/2 · Wire 2/2
Channels ✓ ✓
Guest access ✓ ✓
Specs
Message history Unlimited Not published
Integrations Microsoft 365, SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, Exchange, Planner, Forms, Power BI, OneNote, Power Apps, Power Automate, LinkedIn Poll, Reminder, GitHub
Supported platforms web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API
Maximum members 25000 users Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes unlimited chat and group calling for 100 participants
  • Channels, meetings, recordings, workflows, guest access, and AI in one workspace
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, Linux, and API environments
  • End-to-end encryption with self-deleting messages
  • Federation, multi-tenancy, SSO, and SCIM for larger organizations
  • Web, desktop, and mobile apps with guest collaboration
Cons
  • Paid plans and features vary by country, subscription, and license
  • Teams Premium requires an eligible Teams license
  • The 25,000-member limit applies per team, not an unlimited workspace
  • The free plan is limited to teams of up to 5 people
  • Only three listed integrations: Poll, Reminder, and GitHub
  • Public channels are not currently available
Our verdict

Microsoft Teams combines one-to-one and group chat, channels, audio and video calling, online meetings, webinars, file sharing, collaborative apps, and external collaboration. It is suited to organizations that want communication and…

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Wire is a secure collaboration platform for teams and organizations that need encrypted messaging alongside calling and file collaboration. It combines private and public channels, audio and video conferencing, screen sharing, file…

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  1. Microsoft TeamsTeam Chat Apps 9.6Free plan
  2. WireTeam Chat Apps 7.0Free plan · paid from €7.45/user/mo (annual)

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Microsoft Teams — where it wins

    • Free plan includes unlimited chat and group calling for 100 participants
    • Channels, meetings, recordings, workflows, guest access, and AI in one workspace
    • Works across web, desktop, mobile, Linux, and API environments

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid plans and features vary by country, subscription, and license
    • Teams Premium requires an eligible Teams license
    • The 25,000-member limit applies per team, not an unlimited workspace

  • Wire — where it wins

    • End-to-end encryption with self-deleting messages
    • Federation, multi-tenancy, SSO, and SCIM for larger organizations
    • Web, desktop, and mobile apps with guest collaboration

    Where it doesn't

    • The free plan is limited to teams of up to 5 people
    • Only three listed integrations: Poll, Reminder, and GitHub
    • Public channels are not currently available
  • Microsoft Teams9.6/10 · Free plan

    A broad team chat workspace with a free plan and deep Microsoft 365 integration.

    Try Microsoft TeamsFull verdict →
  • Wire7.0/10 · Free plan · paid from €7.45/user/mo (annual)

    A security-focused team chat app with federation, encryption, and broad client support.

    Visit WireFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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