# Wire: Free Open Source Alternative to Campsite, Chanty, Discord

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/wire
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Wire (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Campsite, Chanty, Discord, Google Meet. A comprehensive collaboration platform offering end-to-end encrypted messaging, file sharing, and video calls with enterprise-grade security and compliance features.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Wire
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://wire.com
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/wireapp/wire
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 2.6k
- **Runs On**: Local
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: desktop, cross-platform, one-click install
- **Data Storage**: All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/wireapp/wire or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (8)
Replacing these paid tools with Wire saves up to $135/mo ($1,620/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Campsite](https://caniforkit.com/campsite) | [community](https://caniforkit.com/category/community) | $15/mo | [Compare Campsite vs Wire](https://caniforkit.com/vs/campsite-vs-wire) |
| [Chanty](https://caniforkit.com/chanty) | [community](https://caniforkit.com/category/community) | $15/mo | [Compare Chanty vs Wire](https://caniforkit.com/vs/chanty-vs-wire) |
| [Discord](https://caniforkit.com/discord) | [community](https://caniforkit.com/category/community) | $15/mo | [Compare Discord vs Wire](https://caniforkit.com/vs/discord-vs-wire) |
| [Google Meet](https://caniforkit.com/google-meet) | [audio & video](https://caniforkit.com/category/audio-video) | $20/mo | [Compare Google Meet vs Wire](https://caniforkit.com/vs/google-meet-vs-wire) |
| [Slack](https://caniforkit.com/slack) | [community](https://caniforkit.com/category/community) | $15/mo | [Compare Slack vs Wire](https://caniforkit.com/vs/slack-vs-wire) |
| [Webex](https://caniforkit.com/webex) | [audio & video](https://caniforkit.com/category/audio-video) | $20/mo | [Compare Webex vs Wire](https://caniforkit.com/vs/webex-vs-wire) |
| [Zoho Cliq](https://caniforkit.com/zoho-cliq) | [community](https://caniforkit.com/category/community) | $15/mo | [Compare Zoho Cliq vs Wire](https://caniforkit.com/vs/zoho-cliq-vs-wire) |
| [Zoom](https://caniforkit.com/zoom) | [audio & video](https://caniforkit.com/category/audio-video) | $20/mo | [Compare Zoom vs Wire](https://caniforkit.com/vs/zoom-vs-wire) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Wire free and open source?
Wire is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. A comprehensive collaboration platform offering end-to-end encrypted messaging, file sharing, and video calls with enterprise-grade security and compliance features.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Wire?
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

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