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. Silence IM icon

    Silence IM

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    Protect your communication in transit and on your phone. Silence (formerly SMSSecure) is a full replacement for the default text messaging application: all messages are encrypted locally and messages to other Silence users are encrypted over the air.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Discontinued

    Silence seems to be discontinued, the only commits for a long time have been translations and not code updates.https://git.silence.dev/Silence/Silence-Android/-/commits/master

    Silence IM Features

    1.  SMS Messaging
    2.  GPLv3
    3.  Desktop Application

    Silence IM VS Telegram

     
    Comments about Silence IM as an Alternative to Telegram
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    Negative Nov 11, 2020
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    Silence is just an SMS app

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    • Almost everyone thinks Silence IM is a great Telegram alternative.

    • Silence IM is Free and Open SourceTelegram is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. LINE icon

    LINE

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    LINE is a Japanese proprietary application for instant messaging on smartphones and PCs. Line users exchange text messages, graphics, video and audio media, make free VoIP calls, and hold free audio or video conferences.

    146 LINE alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Google Chrome
    LINE screenshot 1
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    LINE Features

    1. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    2.  VoiP Calls
    3.  People nearby
    4.  Stickers
    5.  Voice Chat
    6.  Public groups chat

    LINE VS Telegram

     
  4. Infomaniak kMeet icon

    Infomaniak kMeet

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    kMeet is an unlimited, free, Swiss solution for organising encrypted video-conferences.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    Infomaniak kMeet screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Protected by Password
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Screen Sharing
    4.  Desktop Sharing
    5.  Two-factor Authentication
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  VoiP Calls
    11.  Real time collaboration
    12.  Video Conferencing

    Infomaniak kMeet VS Telegram

     
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    Speek!

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    Speek! is the first messenger that is anonymous and censorship-resistant by design. Speek! messenger encrypts all messages and is secure, private and decentralized.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    Speek! screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest version (1.7.0) is from July 2022.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Serverless
    5.  Anticensorship
    6.  Anonymous Chat
    7.  Peer-To-Peer

    Speek! VS Telegram

     
  7. Forkgram icon

    Forkgram

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    Fork Client is a fork of the official Telegram for Android application.

    22 Forkgram alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Forkgram Features

    1.  Desktop Application
    2.  Telegram

    Forkgram VS Telegram

     
  8. WeChat icon

    WeChat

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    WeChat is a complete mobile communication and private social networking app. Free, cross-platform, and full-featured, WeChat is the best way to keep in touch with everyone you care about.

    160 WeChat alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    WeChat Features

    1.  In-app Money Transfer
    2.  Multiple languages
    3.  Sync Contacts
    4.  Talk radio
    5.  Stickers
    6.  People nearby
    7.  Voice messages

    WeChat VS Telegram

     
  10. imo icon

    imo

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    Imo is a free, simple,secure and faster international video call & instant messaging app.

    132 imo alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    imo screenshot 1

    imo Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Expiring Stories
    3.  Push to talk
    4.  Stickers
    5.  Voice messages

    imo VS Telegram

     
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