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AChat and Wire
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Messaging with end-to-end encryption on every plan, priced per person and free for teams of up to 5.
Which to choose
Choose Wire if you're buying for a business team.
Choose AChat if you're chatting with friends and family, and want anonymous rooms by link.
Side by side
| Feature | AChat | Wire |
|---|---|---|
| Sign up without a phone number | Yes | Not stated on the pages we checked |
| End-to-end encryption on personal chats | Yes | YesTheir page (opens in a new tab) |
| History comes back on a new device | Partly | Not stated on the pages we checked |
What AChat doesn't do
AChat has no voice or video calls. Your encrypted history comes back only with another linked device or your recovery key. Lose both, and nobody can restore it, including us.
What each costs
Wire
| Plan | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Wire for Free | Freeup to 5 people | Their page (opens in a new tab) |
| Wire for SMB | €7.45 per person a monthbilled yearly | Their page (opens in a new tab) |
| Wire for SMB | €8.94 per person a monthbilled monthly | Their page (opens in a new tab) |