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Openfire vs Wickr

A side-by-side look at Openfire and Wickr. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Openfire

Openfire

Social & Communications

Openfire is an open source instant messaging and chat server. It uses the XMPP protocol and can be configured to work with many chat clients such as Spark, Pidgin, and Web clients. It is written in Java and has features like group chat, messaging archive, and plugins.

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Wickr

Wickr

Security & Privacy

Wickr is an encrypted messaging app that allows users to exchange end-to-end encrypted and content-expiring messages, including photos, videos, and file attachments. It emphasizes privacy and security.

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