Telegram Alternatives

Telegram is described as 'Experience instant messaging with remarkable speed and robust security. Join massive group chats or channels. Enjoy free and advanced features' and is a leading instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Telegram for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Windows, iPad and Web-based apps. The best Telegram alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Telegram are Element, Tox, Wire and Matrix.

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  1. Session icon

    Session

     119 likes

    Decentralized messenger featuring end-to-end encryption for individual and group chats, no registration needed, no tracking or metadata logs, IP address protection, secure attachment sharing, multi-device sync, dark mode, open-source code, and ad-free use.

    74 Session alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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    Comments about Session as an Alternative to Telegram
    Guest
    Positive
    1
    1. Session does not require a phone number unlike telegram.
    2. Unless you create a seperate secret chat, telegram has acess to your chats.
    3. Telegram isn't an open source software.
    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Ryan Balloway
    Positive
    5

    fork of signal. much better privacy due to decentralized servers. great telegram alternative.

    Greg Brinter
    Positive
    3

    similar features but more privtate

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    • Almost everyone thinks Session is a great Telegram alternative.

    • Session is Free and Open SourceTelegram is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Forkgram icon

    Forkgram

     10 likes

    Fork Client is a fork of the official Telegram for Android application.

    22 Forkgram alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
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  6. Infomaniak kMeet icon

    Infomaniak kMeet

     23 likes

    kMeet is an unlimited, free, Swiss solution for organising encrypted video-conferences.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
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  8. Telegram FOSS icon

    Telegram FOSS

     8 likes

    Chat with friends, start group chats and share all kinds of content. All of your messages and conversations are stored in Telegram's cloud.

    28 Telegram FOSS alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  10. Dino icon

    Dino

     23 likes

    Dino is a modern open-source chat client for the desktop. It focuses on providing a clean and reliable Jabber/XMPP experience while having your privacy in mind. Using GTK+/Vala.

    77 Dino alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
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  11. Snikket icon

    Snikket

     10 likes

    Snikket is an ambitious project to build a new kind of XMPP-based messaging platform.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Docker
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  12. LINE icon

    LINE

     107 likes

    LINE is transforming the way people communicate, closing the distance between family, friends, and loved ones for free.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Google Chrome
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  13. Silence IM icon

    Silence IM

     54 likes

    Protect your communication in transit and on your phone. Silence (formerly SMSSecure) is a full replacement for the default text messaging application: all messages are encrypted locally and messages to other Silence users are encrypted over the air.

    66 Silence IM alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Comments about Silence IM as an Alternative to Telegram
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    Silence is just an SMS app

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Silence IM is a great Telegram alternative.

    • Silence IM is Free and Open SourceTelegram is Freemium and Proprietary
  14. ChatSecure icon

    ChatSecure

     69 likes

    ChatSecure is a free and open source messaging app that features OTR encryption over XMPP. You can connect to your existing accounts on Facebook or Google, create new accounts on public XMPP servers(including via Tor), or even connect to your own server for extra security.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  15. Unigram icon

    Unigram

     13 likes

    Pure instant messaging — simple, fast, secure, and synced across all your devices. One of the top 5 most downloaded apps in the world with over 1 billion active users.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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