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Head-to-head · Encrypted Calling Apps

Wire vs Linphone

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Wire #3 in Encrypted Calling Apps 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Wire
Linphone #5 in Encrypted Calling Apps 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Linphone

Wire leads on 0 checks, Linphone 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 scoreWire · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth

Wire scores higher on our rubric for encrypted calling apps: 9.1 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

Wire is the better fit for organizations needing managed, secure team calling. Linphone is the better fit for SIP users needing encrypted calls and PBX support.

  • Wire fits best

    Organizations needing managed, secure team calling

  • Linphone fits best

    SIP users needing encrypted calls and PBX support

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Side by side

Feature Wire 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Linphone 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.9
Ranking #3 in Encrypted Calling Apps #5 in Encrypted Calling Apps
Best for Organizations needing managed, secure team calling SIP users needing encrypted calls and PBX support
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price €7.45/user/mo Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Docs
Integrations 3 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Wire 1/5 · Linphone 1/5
Video calling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Screen sharing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Self-hosting Not checked yet Not checked yet
Team admin controls Not checked yet Not checked yet
Open source ✓ ✓
Specs
Group call limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Platform coverage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • End-to-end encryption covers messaging, calls, and file sharing.
  • SMB adds SSO, SCIM, admin controls, and guest roles.
  • Cloud and self-hosted options support enterprise deployment needs.
  • Supports encrypted SIP audio and video calls, group calls and conferencing
  • Connects with third-party SIP systems, IP-PBXs, proxies and SBCs
  • Available on desktop and mobile, with LDAP and CardDAV sync
Cons
  • SMB annual billing starts at €7.45 per user monthly.
  • Linux clients are experimental or community-supported.
  • SMB pricing is per user, which may not suit every budget.
  • Calling regular phone numbers requires a third-party SIP trunking service
  • Free SIP service is for individuals and has no guaranteed support
  • No browser calling or SMS/MMS support
Our verdict

Wire combines end-to-end encrypted messaging, audio and video calls, conferencing, and file sharing in a collaboration workspace for organizations, including government and public-sector teams. It suits teams that need secure calling…

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Linphone is an open-source softphone from Belledonne Communications for internet-based voice and video calls, messaging and conferences. Its SIP support makes it a fit for individuals and organizations working with third-party SIP accounts…

Read the review →
  1. WireEncrypted Calling Apps 9.1Free plan
  2. LinphoneEncrypted Calling Apps 8.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Wire — where it wins

    • End-to-end encryption covers messaging, calls, and file sharing.
    • SMB adds SSO, SCIM, admin controls, and guest roles.
    • Cloud and self-hosted options support enterprise deployment needs.

    Where it doesn't

    • SMB annual billing starts at €7.45 per user monthly.
    • Linux clients are experimental or community-supported.
    • SMB pricing is per user, which may not suit every budget.

  • Linphone — where it wins

    • Supports encrypted SIP audio and video calls, group calls and conferencing
    • Connects with third-party SIP systems, IP-PBXs, proxies and SBCs
    • Available on desktop and mobile, with LDAP and CardDAV sync

    Where it doesn't

    • Calling regular phone numbers requires a third-party SIP trunking service
    • Free SIP service is for individuals and has no guaranteed support
    • No browser calling or SMS/MMS support

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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