Telegram FOSS Alternatives

Apps similar to Telegram FOSS include Telegram, which has a free version. Other options are Forkgram, Mercurygram, Unigram and Plus Messenger. There's no shortage of Instant Messengers like Telegram FOSS, with more than 25 alternatives for Android, Windows, Mac, Linux and iPhone.

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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.

    332 Telegram alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    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
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    Telegram Desktop
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    Forkgram

     12 likes

    Fork Client is a fork of the official Telegram for multi-platform application.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
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    Mercurygram

     6 likes

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

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU
    Mercurygram's public group chat on Telegram
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  5. 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.

    39 Unigram alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    Unigram screenshot 1
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  8. Nagram XF icon

    Nagram XF

     2 likes

    Nagram XF (formerly known as NagramX-Fork) is a fork of Nagram X with additional features. Includes most features from exteraGram and AyuGram.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
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  9. Nicegram icon

    Nicegram

     6 likes

    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.

    32 Nicegram alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Mac
    • LT flagLithuania
    • European Union flagEU
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  10. Materialgram icon

    Materialgram

     5 likes

    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 type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Windows
    Materialgram screenshot 1
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  12. NagramX icon

    NagramX

     2 likes

    A variant of Nagram with additional features.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  13. Nekogram icon

    Nekogram

     5 likes

    Nekogram is an open-source third-party Telegram client with not many but useful mods.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Android
    • GitHub
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  14. Octogram icon

    Octogram

     1 like

    OctoGram is an unofficial messaging app that uses Telegram's API.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU
    Octogram screenshot 1
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