Choose Wire for established cross-platform enterprise B2B contracts spanning Windows, Linux, Android, and on-prem government servers. Request early access to Wonek when you want a fast, native Apple experience (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch) uniting MLS (RFC 9420) E2EE with direct QUIC P2P calls, resumable multi-GB file transfers, Push-to-Talk, CRDT collaborative docs, shared calendars, and Personal + Work profiles.
| Capability | Wonek (Pre-Release) | Wire |
|---|---|---|
| IETF MLS (RFC 9420) E2EE | Yes — native Rust cryptographic core | Yes — Proteus + MLS support |
| Call Media Routing | Direct device-to-device P2P primary + encrypted relay fallback | Cloud SFU / TURN media routing |
| Large File Transfers | Direct P2P with chunk-level resumption | Cloud asset upload capped (~25–100 MB tier limits) |
| Collaborative Documents | Built-in offline-capable Yjs/Yrs CRDT docs | Not built in |
| Built-in Shared Calendar | 5-view Calendar (Day, Multi-Day, Month, Year, List) | Not built in |
| Push-to-Talk & Apple Watch | 1:1 & group E2EE PTT + native watchOS calling/audio | No standalone watchOS calling/PTT |
Shared Belief in MLS—Different Transport & Media Philosophy
Both Wonek and Wire recognize IETF MLS (RFC 9420) as the gold standard for modern multi-device and group end-to-end encryption. Wonek goes a step further underneath MLS by replacing TCP WebSockets and Electron desktop shells with native QUIC / WebTransport and native Apple UI.
Direct P2P Calls & Multi-GB Files Instead of Small Cloud Caps
Enterprise cloud messengers restrict file sizes tightly because every attachment lands in S3 buckets. Wonek's direct P2P QUIC engine moves large videos and archives straight between peers with chunk-level resumption.
| Technical Dimension | Wonek | Wire |
|---|---|---|
| Wire Transport | QUIC / WebTransport with mandatory TLS 1.3 | HTTPS / WebSockets + WebRTC |
| Mobile CGNAT Optimization | Proprietary port-prediction NAT traversal for direct P2P | Standard WebRTC ICE/TURN + SFU |
| macOS App Architecture | Native Apple UI + compiled Rust core | Electron wrapper on desktop |
| Multi-Device Enrollment | Authenticated Noise-protocol QR linking | Account login + key verification |
| Audience Fit | Personal + Work/Team profiles in one intuitive app | Primarily B2B / public-sector enterprise sales |
Built for Both Everyday Personal Life and Deep Team Work
With Personal and Work profiles, Apple Watch PTT, CRDT docs, and a 5-view shared calendar, Wonek feels just as natural for families as for engineering teams.
| Scenario | Recommended Platform | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Self-hosted Linux/Windows/Android ministry deployment today | Wire | Mature enterprise on-prem and cross-OS B2B governance |
| Native Mac, iPad, iPhone & Watch speed without Electron lag | Wonek | Purpose-built native Apple client with Rust crypto core |
| Low-latency direct P2P calls & screen shares across 5G | Wonek | Port-predicted QUIC P2P avoids mandatory SFU cloud hops |
| Sending multi-gigabyte files without 25–100 MB attachment limits | Wonek | Direct P2P streaming with chunk-level resumption |
| Co-editing encrypted docs & team calendars without extra SaaS | Wonek | Native Yjs/Yrs CRDT docs and 5-view shared calendar |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do both Wonek and Wire support RFC 9420 MLS?
Yes. Both embrace IETF Messaging Layer Security (RFC 9420); Wonek pairs its Rust MLS core with QUIC/WebTransport and direct CGNAT P2P routing.
Does Wonek use Electron on macOS?
No. Wonek is built natively for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
Can I edit collaborative documents offline in Wonek?
Yes. Wonek's Yjs/Yrs CRDT documents allow offline edits that merge cleanly upon reconnection.
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