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, Web-based and iPad 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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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 Online, Mac, Android, Windows, Linux, Self-Hosted and Windows + Free. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Telegram.
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  1. Anonymous and fully encrypted peer-to-peer instant messenger for Android using onion routing (via Tor)!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  2. RelayBeam icon
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    RelayBeam is a messaging platform with an innovative multi-port feature for enhanced communication.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  3. Shopot icon
     2 likes

    Shopot is a next-generation secure messenger designed for those who prioritize privacy, autonomy, and freedom from corporate or governmental surveillance. Unlike conventional messaging apps, Sh?pot operates entirely on proprietary infrastructure, with no reliance on third-party...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  4. Sesame Chat icon
     12 likes

    Sesame is a messaging app that gives you a self-aware digital assistant to protect messages on your behalf: your own Personal Cognitive Messenger™.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  5. Beagle IM icon
     3 likes

    BeagleIM is a lightweight and powerful XMPP client developed by Tigase, Inc. It provides an easy way to start using the XMPP Protocol (formerly known as Jabber) if you've never used it before. Veterans of the protocol will find many features here they are familiar.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. VideoMeeting icon
     10 likes

    VideoMeeting is a free and open source video conference solution built to have video calls and chats using your web browser. It is a pure web application based on WebRTC that can provide communication features within your web browser.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. pChat icon
     1 like

    Free online chat rooms. Create your own chat room, earn karma and direct message.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  8. Videolify icon
     4 likes

    Start your next video call with a single click. No download, plug-in or login required. Just get straight to talking, messaging and sharing your screen.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Internet Explorer
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Brave
    • Firefox
     
  9. FireFloo is an instant messaging communicator combining the open XMPP standard (Jabber, GMail Chat etc.) with the echo protocol for multi-encrypted messaging. Use various methods to send chipertext over open standards like libgcrypt and encrypt your private communication.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. BloomText icon
     4 likes

    BloomText allows healthcare professionals to send messages and files securely to anyone instantly. Easily replaces the need for fax machines.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  11. Talk2Me icon
     4 likes

    Talk2Me allows Push To Talk or Walke-Talkie like functionality for Windows Phone 7 Users.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows Phone
     
  12. AQQ is a Polish (but available in English) multiprotocol instant messenger with support of: AQQ, Jabber, Gadu-Gadu, Tlen and ICQ. It has many great features like: one tabbed message window for all conversations; quick search for contacts; file sending (even through FTP thanks to...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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