Telegram FOSS Alternatives

Telegram FOSS is described as 'Chat with friends, start group chats and share all kinds of content. All of your messages and conversations are stored in Telegram's cloud' and is an app in the backup & sync category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Telegram FOSS for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows and Linux apps. The best Telegram FOSS alternative is Telegram, which is free. Other great apps like Telegram FOSS are Forkgram, Mercurygram, Unigram and Materialgram.

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  1. Telegram icon

    Telegram

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    Maximize your messaging experience with efficient communication, speedy delivery, and optional end-to-end encrypted Secret Chats. Engage in unlimited channels and groups up to 200,000 members. Enhance chat management and media sharing with Telegram Premium and its exclusive benefits. All core features remain free.

    284 Telegram alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Linux Mobile
    • Android Wear
    • PortableApps.com
    • FreeBSD
    • Apple Car Play
    Telegram Desktop
     

    • Telegram is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Telegram FOSS.

    • Telegram is the most popular free alternative to Telegram FOSS.

    • Telegram is Freemium and ProprietaryTelegram FOSS is Free and Open Source
    • Telegram is Security-focusedTelegram FOSS is not according to our users
  2. Forkgram icon

    Forkgram

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

    22 Forkgram alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     

    • Forkgram is the most popular Open Source alternative to Telegram FOSS.

    • Forkgram is Free and Open SourceTelegram FOSS is also Free and Open Source
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    Mercurygram

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    Telegram is a messaging app with a focus on speed and security. It’s superfast, simple and free.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Mercurygram's public group chat on Telegram
     
  5. Unigram icon

    Unigram

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    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.

    35 Unigram alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. Materialgram icon

    Materialgram

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    Telegram Desktop fork with Material Design and other improvements, which is based on the Telegram API and the MTProto secure protocol.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Windows
    Materialgram screenshot 1
     
  7. Nicegram icon

    Nicegram

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    Open-source, privacy-first, with a non-custodial multichain wallet, a built-in AI assistant and Agent Marketplace, escrow payments, and a trusted reputation — all inside your chats.

    25 Nicegram alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Mac
    Nicegram screenshot 1
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  12. NagramX icon

    NagramX

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    A variant of Nagram with additional features.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  14. NekoGram X icon

    NekoGram X

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    The third-party Telegram android app. Contribute to NekoX-Dev/NekoX development by creating an account on GitHub.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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