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Synapse vs Wire Server

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Synapse vs Wire Server
Fact	Synapse	Wire Server
Language	Python	Haskell
Licence	AGPL-3.0	AGPL-3.0
Stars	4.7k	2.8k
Latest	v1.162.0	v2026-10-05
Last push	2026-10-06	2026-10-06
Release cadence	about 13 days between releases	about 25 days between releases
Active contributors	38 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days	14 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flags	none	none

How they relate

Both replace Microsoft Teams. Alternatives to Microsoft Teams →
PartialSynapseChat only, through a Matrix client.
PartialWire ServerEncrypted chat and calls only.
Both replace Slack. Alternatives to Slack →
PartialSynapseA Matrix homeserver; teams chat through a client such as Element, and can federate with other servers.
PartialWire ServerEnd-to-end encrypted team messaging, calls and file sharing through the Wire apps.