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Wire vs Element
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Wire
7.0Collaboration platform focusing on security
Element
8.0Matrix collaboration client
| Metric | Wire | Element |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Communication | Communication |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 17 | 514 |
| 90-day Installs | 64 | 1.9K |
| 365-day Installs | 394 | 5.7K |
| Version | 3.40.5442 | 1.12.17 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.1K | 12.8K |
| GitHub Forks | 233 | 2.5K |
| Open Issues | 213 | 3.6K |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Jul 17, 2020 |
Reviews
Wire
Wire is a secure communication platform offering encrypted messaging, voice, and video calls. It emphasizes privacy and security, making it ideal for teams or individuals prioritizing data protection.
Enables secure communication through encrypted messaging, voice, and video calls, with features like file sharing and screen sharing.
Pros
- + Strong focus on security and privacy with end-to-end encryption.
- + User-friendly interface with intuitive collaboration tools.
- + Cross-platform support for seamless communication.
Cons
- - Lack of automatic updates may require manual checking for new versions.
- - Previous reports of high CPU usage during idle, though this issue appears to be resolved.
Element
Element is a feature-rich Matrix collaboration client offering privacy-focused communication. It supports end-to-end encryption, integrations, and is open-source, benefiting privacy-conscious users and teams.
Element provides a Matrix-based platform for secure messaging, voice calls, and video conferencing.
Pros
- + End-to-end encryption and privacy focus
- + Rich features including calls and file sharing
- + Strong open-source community support
Cons
- - High number of open issues may indicate instability
- - Banned in some regions, limiting accessibility