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, Windows, Mac, Linux and iPhone 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 page was last updated Jun 13, 2025
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  1. Zorium icon

    Zorium

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    The next generation communication platform designed for gamers and academics alike. Experience seamless collaboration like never before.

    56 Zorium alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Zorium screenshot 1

    Top Zorium Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Screen Sharing
    3.  Recurring Tasks
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Voice Chat
    6.  Low Latency
    7.  Media sharing
    8.  Emoji reactions
    9.  Task assignments
    10.  Threaded Conversations
    11.  Direct Messaging

    Zorium VS Telegram

     
  2. ArcaneChat icon

    ArcaneChat

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    ArcaneChat is a Delta Chat client and was created with a focus on usability, good user experience, and saving data plan. Also the app usually experiments with new features that eventually might get added to the official Delta Chat client.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    ArcaneChat screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Self Destructing Messages

    ArcaneChat VS Telegram

     
  4. Guilded icon

    Guilded

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    An advanced gaming chat platform competitor to Discord with features like calendars, advanced voice chat, and forums to better manage and grow your gaming communities.

    121 Guilded alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Chat for gaming communities
    with power user features
    Bring conversations to life with threads

    Properties

    1.  Gaming-focused
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Voice Chat
    2.  Text chat
    3.  Tournament Management
    4.  Calendar Integration
    5.  Private Chat
    6.  Scheduling
    7.  VoiP Calls
    8.  Integrated Chat
    9.  Gamification
    10.  Reminders
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Support for @mentions

    Guilded VS Telegram

     
    Comments about Guilded as an Alternative to Telegram
    aolko
    Negative Nov 7, 2022
    0

    Discord alternative, not telegram

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    • Guilded is Free and ProprietaryTelegram is Freemium and Proprietary
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  6. Session icon

    Session

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    Session is the world's first open-source, decentralised private messenger to use industry-leading Signal Protocol encryption — without asking for your phone number.

    69 Session alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Private messaging
    4.  Secure Chat
    5.  Encrypted Chat
    6.  GPLv3
    7.  Multiplatform
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  VoiP Calls
    12.  No registration required

    Session VS Telegram

     
    Comments about Session as an Alternative to Telegram
    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Positive Jan 29, 2022
    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.
    Ryan Balloway
    Positive Feb 13, 2020
    5

    fork of signal. much better privacy due to decentralized servers. great telegram alternative.

    Greg Brinter
    Positive Feb 12, 2020
    3

    similar features but more privtate

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    • Almost everyone thinks Session is a great Telegram alternative.

    • Session is Free and Open SourceTelegram is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Session is Decentralized and Privacy focusedTelegram is not according to our users
  7. Dino icon

    Dino

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    Dino is a modern open-source chat client for the desktop. It focuses on providing a clean and reliable Jabber/XMPP experience while having your privacy in mind. Using GTK+/Vala.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    Dino screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Clean design

    Features

    1. XMPP icon  Supports XMPP
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  OMEMO
    4.  Multiple Account support
    5.  Federated
    6.  Community-based
    7.  Decentralized
    8.  OpenPGP
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Real time collaboration
    11.  File Sending
    12.  Team Messaging

    Dino VS Telegram

     
  8. Snikket icon

    Snikket

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    Snikket is an ambitious project to build a new kind of XMPP-based messaging platform.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Docker
    Snikket screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1. XMPP icon  Supports XMPP
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Multiple Account support
    5.  No registration required
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Decentralized
    8.  VoiP Calls
    9.  Desktop Sharing
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Public groups chat
    12.  Non profit

    Snikket VS Telegram

     
  10. Status icon

    Status

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    Status combines a private messenger, secure crypto wallet, and Ethereum Web3 DApp browser into one powerful communication tool. Chat with friends and growing communities. Buy, sell, store, and exchange digital assets.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • F-Droid
    • APK Downloader
    Status screenshot 1
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    Status screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Blockchain
    4.  Peer-To-Peer
    5.  Desktop Application
    6.  Stickers

    Status VS Telegram

     
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