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About

Diode Collab™ is a decentralized, local-first collaboration tool that combines secure chat, file sharing, VPN-like access, and team coordination inside a private “Zone.” All communication and data stay fully end-to-end encrypted, with no third-party servers involved - not even Diode can see your activity. Use it for secure messaging, files, notes, dashboards, and external uploads—without ever compromising identity or privacy.

About

Wire protects critical communications for the world’s most security-demanding organizations. Wire's highest security standards enable users to communicate securely, thanks to the most advanced encryption and its Zero-Trust architecture, while facilitating user administrators to manage and control their organization's information, guaranteeing the sovereignty of their data. Created by the founders of Skype, Wire provides end-to-end encryption for messages, audio and video conferencing, file exchange, external collaboration, and beyond. Used by most of the world's G7 governments and other security-critical organizations globally, Wire is pushing the limits of secure communication, pioneering work for standardized encryption with Messaging Layer Security. To learn more, visit wire.com

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Teams

Audience

Companies of all sizes

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Supported

Screenshots and Videos

No images available

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

7.45€
per person/month, annual payment
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 4.6 / 5
features 4.6 / 5
design 4.2 / 5
support 4.6 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Diode Collab is the only chat and file sharing app that I know of that doesn't store data on the cloud AND that doesn't require us to run a server. It has chat, but importantly also has a "drive" UI like Google Drive. Also, we routinely need to provide our team with private AI and private dashboards for our business systems - Diode Collab integrates with the rest of their zero trust networking capabilities and makes this basically one-click.
  • Using Diode has been a really smooth experience overall. Once you get going, everything just makes sense clients, fleets, zones, and secure connections all work together without needing centralized servers or extra services. I really like knowing that everything is end-to-end encrypted by default and that I’m fully in control of my identity and access.
  • I use Diode Collab almost daily. It let's me chat and share assets securely with clients. It's easy to set up and onboard. What I like most is the ability to create secure zones for my clients that only they can access. The usernames are anonymous so there is no personal information needed. When we need security and anonymity, Diode is the solution.
  • It takes privacy and security seriously, unlike its mainstream competitors. It also looks great, is fast, and just works.
  • I've been testing Diode Collab for a few months — actually since the very beginning — and I consider it an excellent communication tool for anyone who values the security of their data and information. One of the features I like the most is the ability to create your own zone, like a private server or community, similar to platforms like Discord or Slack — but with zero-trust protection built in by default. That level of privacy is simply not offered by traditional tools.

Cons

  • It is more complex than a consumer chat app - more like Slack or Discord, so that always takes new team members some time to get used to it. They use blockchain to achieve the "Self Custody and Serverless" approach, so things that require blockchain transactions take longer than normal apps. e.g. when you join a Zone, that takes a minute or two, whereas with other chat apps like Slack it is faster.
  • Honestly, I don’t really have anything negative to say. If I had to nitpick, there’s a bit of a learning curve at first just because Diode does things properly instead of taking shortcuts, but once you understand it, it all clicks. Other than that, no issues, no headaches, and nothing that takes away from the overall experience.
  • Diode uses blockchain authentication so a new zone may take up to 5 minutes to initialize, but it's a small price to pay for zero trust security.
  • There's nothing I don't like. It just needs more adoption!
  • There’s a small learning curve at first, especially for users unfamiliar with decentralized tools — but once you get the hang of it, the experience is smooth and rewarding. I believe that with every new update, the user experience will become even more intuitive.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • The best thing I liked about Wire is its user interface. It's easy to onboard and no training is required. Cross-platform application support. Document sharing works great, and also supports large files. Secure and encrypted two-way communication. Screen sharing in video conference work excellently.
  • Wire is the best solution for internal team communication. It offers a secure messaging service to communicate. Truly unlimited file sharing option.
  • It has cross-platform application support. Instant personal and group chat feature. Secure file sharing option. Location sharing with voice note feature.
  • #1- It's an incredible platform to connect with project teams. #2- Clean chat interface. #3- Large files sharing option, to share with project teams. #4- Can be used for internal and external communication.

Cons

  • I loved the Wire platform. No negative experience.
  • It worked great for me. Nothing to share about cons.
  • I never encountered any problems with this platform.
  • #1- We had a very positive overall experience with it.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Supported

Company Information

Diode
Diode.io

Company Information

Wire
Founded: 2012
Swiss
wire.com

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Categories

Collaboration Supported
File Sharing Supported
Team Chat Supported
Team Communication Supported

Categories

Audio Conferencing Supported
Collaboration Supported
Meeting Supported
Messaging Supported
Team Chat Supported
Team Communication Supported
Video Conferencing Supported
Web Conferencing Supported

Collaboration Features

Brainstorming Not Supported
Calendar Management Supported
Chat / Messaging Supported
Contact Management Supported
Content Management Supported
Document Management Supported
Project Management Supported
Real Time Editing Supported
Task Management Supported
Version Control Not Supported
Video Conferencing Supported

Team Chat Features

End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) Supported
File Sharing Supported
Groups / Channels Supported
Payments Not Supported
Search / Filter Not Supported
Self-Destructing Messages Supported
Stickers / GIFs Supported
Threaded Discussion Supported
Video Conferencing Supported
Voice Calling Supported

Team Communication Features

Activity / News Feed Supported
Audio Calls Supported
Calendar Management Supported
Chat / Messaging Supported
Discussion Threads Supported
File Sharing Supported
Mobile Access Supported
Push Notifications Supported
Search Supported
Surveys & Feedback Supported
Task Management Not Supported
Video Conferencing Supported

Internal Communications Features

App Integration Supported
Blogs Not Supported
Chat/Messaging Supported
Email Management Not Supported
Employee Directory Supported
Event Calendar Supported
Newsletter Management Not Supported
Photo Gallery Supported
Social Sharing Not Supported
Survey Management Supported
Telephony Supported
Video Chat Supported
Voice Chat Supported

Meeting Features

Action Item Tracking Not Supported
Agenda Management Not Supported
Attendee Management Supported
Board Meetings Supported
Committee Meetings Supported
Internal Meetings Supported
Invitation Management Not Supported
Legislative Meetings Supported
Materials Management Supported
Meeting Feedback Supported
Meeting Preparation Tools Supported
Meeting Room Booking Not Supported
Minutes Management Supported
Post-Meeting Tools Not Supported
Scheduling Supported
Travel Management Not Supported
Voting Management Not Supported

Messaging Features

End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) Supported
File Sharing Not Supported
Groups / Channels Not Supported
Payments Not Supported
Search / Filter Not Supported
Self-Destructing Messages Supported
Stickers / GIFs Not Supported
Threaded Discussion Not Supported
Video Conferencing Supported
Voice Calling Supported

Video Conferencing Features

Electronic Hand Raising Supported
Mobile Access Supported
On-Demand Webcasting Not Supported
Presentation Streaming Supported
Presentation Tools Not Supported
Private Chat Supported
Real-Time Chat Supported
Record & Playback Ability Not Supported
Screen Sharing Supported
Two-Way Audio & Video Supported
Video Conferencing Supported
Whiteboard Not Supported

Web Conferencing Features

Electronic Hand Raising Not Supported
Mobile Access Supported
On-Demand Webcasting Not Supported
Presentation Streaming Supported
Presentation Tools Not Supported
Private Chat Supported
Real-Time Chat Supported
Record & Playback Ability Not Supported
Screen Sharing Supported
Two-Way Audio & Video Supported
Video Conferencing Supported
Whiteboard Not Supported

Integrations

All-in-One Messenger Not Supported
Collabora Online Not Supported
Okta Not Supported
Zendesk Not Supported

Integrations

All-in-One Messenger Supported
Collabora Online Supported
Okta Supported
Zendesk Supported
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