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When comparing Instagram Direct vs Wire, the Slant community recommends Wire for most people. In the question“What are the best messaging apps for Android?” Wire is ranked 10th while Instagram Direct is ranked 47th.
Specs
Audio recordingno
End-to-end encryptionno
File SizeVaries with device
Groupsyes
In-App PurchasesNone
Locationsharingyes
Mediaimages
Messaging systemsData
PlatformsAndroid / iOS
PublisherInstagram
Required Android VersionVaries with device
Server stored messagesPerminent
Video recordingno
Videoconferencingno
VoIPno
Audio recordingNo
End-to-end encryptionYes
File Size25M
Groups≤128
In-App PurchasesNone
LocationsharingYes (iOS, Android)
Mediaimages / video / audio / GIFs
Messaging systemsData
PlatformsWeb iOS Android OSX Windows Linux
PublisherWire Swiss GmbH
Required Android Version4.2 and up
Server stored messagesTransitory
Video recordingNo
VideoconferencingNo
VoIPYes
Cloud SyncNo
DIY integrationsNo
Group callsYes
ScreensharingYes
Security Score20/20
Service integrationsNo
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Other Questions
No other questions
Pros
Pro Video & photo messages
Photos have to be cropped to be square.
Pro Filters
That can be applied to photos and videos.
Pro Group messages
With up to 15 people.
Pro Libre/open source
Pro End-to-end encryption
Pro Clean, modern interface
Pro Privacy-respecting
Pro Intuitive user interface
Wire's user interface is quite intuitive to use, still it has everything required for a complete experience. Settings are very clean and allows you to turn on/off some features which might be disturbing for some, like link previews and emoji conversion.
Pro Swiss legislation
Registered in Switzerland.
Cons
Con Walled garden
Can't communicate with people outside of Instagram.