Compare Microsoft Teams and Wire 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (39.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (63.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$4.80 1 User Per Month
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Microsoft Teams
Star Rating
(18,302)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (39.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$4.80 1 User Per Month
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Star Rating
(65)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
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- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft Teams excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Wire. Users appreciate its comprehensive features, such as the ability to combine chat, video meetings, and file sharing, which makes it a powerful tool for team collaboration.
- Users say that Microsoft Teams offers a seamless experience across devices, with features like group chat, notifications, and screen sharing being particularly praised. One user highlighted how Teams has been a "game-changer" for staying organized while managing multiple projects.
- According to verified reviews, Wire stands out for its strong focus on security, with end-to-end encryption being a key feature that users value. This emphasis on privacy makes it a preferred choice for teams handling sensitive information, as noted by users who appreciate its secure messaging and file-sharing capabilities.
- Reviewers mention that while Wire offers solid file-sharing features, including version control, it lacks the extensive integrations and collaborative tools that Microsoft Teams provides. Users have noted that Teams' ability to attach Excel spreadsheets as tabs enhances productivity in a team environment.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Microsoft Teams has a more robust support system, with a higher number of recent reviews indicating a strong user community and ongoing improvements. In contrast, Wire has received fewer recent reviews, which may suggest a smaller user base and less frequent updates.
- Users report that while Wire's web application is well-rated, Microsoft Teams offers a more comprehensive desktop experience, with features like one-click join for meetings and superior audio conferencing capabilities, making it more user-friendly for daily operations.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft Teams
Teams Essentials
$4.80
1 User Per Month
- Seamless integration with Exchange: Teams Essentials works with On-Premises or Hosted Exchange so that Office clients can get Teams in the cloud.
- Upgraded online meetings: Provide professional features like virtual backgrounds, screen sharing, and recording from any device for your clients.
- Fully-enabled dynamic chats: Keep conversations going internally or externally with continuous chat, searchable history, and in-app file sharing and collaboration.
Wire
Wire Cloud
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For organizations requiring the strictest levels of team management and data control.
- Zero Trust - Cloud based
- Data sovereignty
- End-to-end encrypted messaging and conferencing
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Microsoft Teams
No trial information availableWire
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
13,579
8.3
44
Ease of Use
8.8
13,800
8.6
44
Ease of Setup
9.0
4,206
8.3
13
Ease of Admin
8.6
2,317
8.8
13
Quality of Support
8.6
10,959
8.5
40
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
2,302
7.9
13
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
12,965
8.6
41
Features by Category
Business Instant Messaging
8.9
8867
8.4
36
8.7
9092
8.4
36
8.4
8421
8.5
31
Business Instant Messaging
9.0
8373
9.2
33
8.9
8334
8.9
33
Business Instant Messaging
8.8
8094
8.8
35
8.8
8305
9.1
31
8.7
7312
8.1
24
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.2
1002
Not enough data
AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.0
978
Not enough data
8.3
971
Not enough data
8.0
963
Not enough data
8.0
960
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.0
570
Not enough data
8.0
559
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
9.0
7965
|
Verified
8.5
11
|
Verified
9.1
5653
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.2
6050
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Meeting Coordination
9.0
7575
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.9
6921
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.8
7131
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.9
5606
|
Verified
8.2
11
|
Verified
Software Type
8.8
7225
|
Verified
8.3
11
|
Verified
8.7
5265
|
Verified
8.9
9
|
Verified
9.1
5864
|
Verified
8.6
11
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
7.8
671
Not enough data
7.9
670
Not enough data
7.8
649
Not enough data
Action Item Detection - AI Note-taking Software
8.5
111
Not enough data
8.8
120
Not enough data
Automatic Transcription - AI Note-taking Software
8.7
117
Not enough data
Collaboration & Sharing - AI Note-taking Software
8.6
113
Not enough data
Language & Accent Support - AI Note-taking Software
8.1
106
Not enough data
Multi-Platform Integration - AI Note-taking Software
8.2
112
Not enough data
Privacy & Security Controls - AI Note-taking Software
8.7
108
Not enough data
Searchable Note Archives - AI Note-taking Software
8.2
101
Not enough data
Speaker Identification - AI Note-taking Software
8.6
112
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Teams and Wire are categorized as Business Instant Messaging and Video Conferencing
Unique Categories
Microsoft Teams is categorized as AI Note-Taking Software
Wire has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Teams
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Wire
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
17.2%
Computer Software
9.2%
Financial Services
3.7%
Education Management
3.6%
Marketing and Advertising
3.5%
Other
62.8%
Information Technology and Services
16.7%
Computer Software
7.4%
Oil & Energy
5.6%
Design
5.6%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
3.7%
Other
61.1%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is the use of Microsoft teams?
19 Comments
DB
Collaboration Read more
What software do you need for Microsoft teams?
18 Comments
DK
To use Microsoft Teams effectively, you typically need the following software and components:
Microsoft Teams Application: You can download and install...Read more
What are Microsoft teams features?
12 Comments
NS
most used features in my work place
text based chat
video calling
team meetingsRead more
Can I do computer to computer remote screen sharing (including annotation abilities? I hate join me and love Wire and would jump at a subscritption if you have those features.
1 Comment
JS
Not as far as I can tell however there are secure options that would satisfy your desire perhaps to remain outside the 13 eyes listening network.
I would...Read more
Where and how are the encryption keys stored? Does Wire have access to those keys?
1 Comment
Official Response from Wire
Encryption keys are generated and stored locally on your device and are never transmitted.
Wire Swiss GmbH does not have access to them.
See our...Read more
Is Wire Open Source?
1 Comment
Official Response from Wire
Yes. Please see github.com/wireapp/wire for more information.Read more
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