Telegram AlternativesOnly apps from Switzerland

The best alternative to Telegram is Wire. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Wire or FluffyChat. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Telegram and ten of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Telegram are Session, Infomaniak kMeet, KryptEY and TeleGuard.

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  1. Wire icon

    Wire

     324 likes

    Secure communication platform featuring encrypted chats and calls, file and media sharing, self-deleting messages, device verification, group collaboration, and customizable settings. Supports use across multiple devices with no phone number required for access.

    287 Wire alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Wire vs Telegram Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    cityroler
    10

    always End-to-End encrypted; servers in the EU; high quality audio and video calls;

    gnudesign
    Positive
    0

    Privacy and security focused, lot of features but way behind Telegram's user experience design.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It is fully open source instead Telegram (server and client).

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 5 comments
    • Wire is Free Personal and Open SourceTelegram is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Wire is Security-focused and Privacy focusedTelegram is not according to our users
  2. Threema icon

    Threema

     142 likes

    Threema is a new mobile messaging app that puts security first. With true end-to-end encryption, you can rest assured that only you and the intended recipient can read your messages.

    127 Threema alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
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    Threema vs Telegram Comments
    John Fastman
    Positive
    0

    Proper end-to-end encryption makes Threema a good private way to communicate. But not as good as open source alternatives like Signal, for which you can check the source code. But Threema is way better than Facebook Messenger or 'Allo, which come from privacy-destroying companies.

    egami
    Positive
    0

    This is in my opinion the absolut number one if you are looking for privacy.

    • Threema is Paid and Open SourceTelegram is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Threema is Privacy focused and Security-focusedTelegram is not according to our users
  4. FluffyChat icon

    FluffyChat

     40 likes

    Encrypted messenger supporting multi-platform access, unlimited group and private chats, file and voice message sharing, decentralized operation, open-source code, custom themes including dark mode, advanced moderation, push notifications, and no advertisements.

    192 FluffyChat alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu Touch
    • F-Droid
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  5. Session icon

    Session

     128 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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    Session vs Telegram Comments
    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

    • Session is Free and Open SourceTelegram is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Session is Decentralized and Privacy focusedTelegram is not according to our users
  6. Infomaniak kMeet icon

    Infomaniak kMeet

     23 likes

    Encrypted video meetings with unlimited participants, screen sharing, recording with secure storage, no data sale or registration, chat, reactions, calendar and background features, hosted entirely in Switzerland on renewable energy and compliant with strict privacy laws.

    91 Infomaniak kMeet alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
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  7. KryptEY icon

    KryptEY

     10 likes

    Android keyboard for secure E2EE communication through the signal protocol in any messenger. Communicate securely and independent, regardless of the legal situation or whether messengers use E2EE.

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  9. TeleGuard icon

    TeleGuard

     8 likes

    TeleGuard is the data-secure messenger from Swisscows. TeleGuard encrypts every message and all telephone calls with encryption algorithm currently available: SALSA 20. TeleGuard servers are located in Switzerland, they are not subject to the data protection laws of the EU /...

    142 TeleGuard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Snapcraft
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  10. SafeSwiss icon

    SafeSwiss

     4 likes

    SafeSwiss The world’s most effective end to end encryption security solution including P2P Voice, encrypted email, encrypted storage, ephemeral text chat, docs share & group chat for mobile phone devices and PC's.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  11. MyENIGMA icon

    MyENIGMA

     4 likes

    The one and only secure messaging app Protect your privacy!

    SECURE MULTIMEDIA MESSAGING

    • Send chat messages, videos, pictures, audio and more to friends and colleagues
    • Seamless support for secure SMS when no data connection is available or while roaming
    • myENIGMA contacts ar.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    Chat
     
  12. Angle Audio icon

    Angle Audio

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    On Angle, users can discover and join conversations as an active participant, or just quietly listen in without any need to interact. Users can also start their own conversation on any topic anytime, providing an invaluable platform for idea exchange.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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