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, Web-based, Windows and Mac apps. The best Telegram alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Telegram are Tox, Wire, Element and Matrix.

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Telegram alternatives are mainly Instant Messengers, but if you're looking for Group Chat Apps or Encrypted Chat Apps you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Mac, Android, Windows, Linux, Group Chat, Android + Free and Self-Hosted. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Telegram.
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  1. FortKnoxster icon

    FortKnoxster

     9 likes

    FortKnoxster is a multidevice easy-to-use private and secure messaging, calling, crypto wallet and cloud storage, using advanced end-to-end encryption and leveraging on blockchain technology.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
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  2. Otr.to icon

    Otr.to

     20 likes

    Open source anonymous, registration free P2P chat. You communicate directly and no logs are saved on the server. Otr.to is browser based, which means that you don't need to install or ask somebody to install software.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  4. Cutegram icon

    Cutegram

     3 likes

    Cutegram is a free and opensource telegram clients for Linux, Windows, OS X and OpenBSD, focusing on user friendly, compatibility with desktop environments.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  7. Tribe Messaging icon

    Tribe Messaging

     6 likes

    Tribe is the easiest way to message. Just press and hold to record a message. Release to send.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • CA flagCanada
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  10. Crypho icon

    Crypho

     3 likes

    Crypho is a Software-as-a-Service solution for end-to-end-encrypted enterprise file-sharing and communication.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  11. Hype by Opera icon

    Hype by Opera

     1 like

    Hype is a chat service built into the Opera Mini browser, so you can chat, share, and browse in one app. And when you find something online worth sharing, Hype makes it easy to do so with WebSnap.

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    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Opera Mini
    • NO flagNorway
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  12. SafeUM icon

    SafeUM

     4 likes

    SafeUM is the secure instant messenger, which works on any platform and delivers complete data protection and anonymity for the modern world.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows Phone
    • IS flagIceland
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  13. FluxCap icon

    FluxCap

     2 likes

    FluxCap is an independent desktop client designed to connect seamlessly with the Fluxer network. Built with Electron, it provides a dedicated, fast, and customizable user interface for Windows, taking Fluxer out of your browser and directly onto your desktop.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU
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  14. Paper Plane icon

    Paper Plane

     1 like

    Paper Plane is an alternative Telegram client. It uses libadwaita for its user interface and strives to meet the design principles of the GNOME desktop.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  15. Enigma Messenger icon

    Enigma Messenger

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    Enigma is an end-to-end encrypted chat app that is safe and free, giving you a whole new experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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