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Wickr

Ephemeral messaging with decentralised architecture for enterprise security.

RANKED #3 · TOP 10 SECURE COMMUNICATION TOOLSLISTERSCORE 90.3

Wickr (owned by Amazon Web Services) provides secure messaging with optional message expiration, burndown timers, and screenshot detection. It operates via decentralised servers and offers customisable retention policies for sensitive communications.

Pricing from	Free (Wickr Me), £4.99 per user/month (Wickr Pro)
Best for	Organisations handling classified information, medical data, or legal correspondence requiring message expiration.
Website	www.wickr.com

Strengths and trade-offs

Message expiration and burndown timers prevent permanent record trails
Screenshot detection alerts users to unauthorised capture attempts

Decentralised model can cause occasional connection delays
Smaller network effect compared to consumer platforms

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Questions about Wickr

How much does Wickr cost?

Lister lists Wickr's pricing as: Free (Wickr Me), £4.99 per user/month (Wickr Pro).

Is Wickr free?

Yes. Its pricing reads: Free (Wickr Me), £4.99 per user/month (Wickr Pro).

Who is Wickr best for?

Wickr is best for organisations handling classified information, medical data, or legal correspondence requiring message expiration.

Where does Wickr rank?

Wickr is ranked #3 in Top 10 Secure Communication Tools (Lister Score 90.3).

What are the best alternatives to Wickr?

The closest alternatives on Lister are Signal (#1 in Top 10 Secure Communication Tools), Wire (#2 in Top 10 Secure Communication Tools) and Telegram (#4 in Top 10 Secure Communication Tools).

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