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. Conion icon
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    Conion is an ultra safe conversation app built to provide end to end encrypted data sharing medium.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  2. Axolotl icon
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    Axolotl is a complete cross-platform Signal client, compatible with the Ubuntu Phone and more. Unlike the desktop Signal client, Axolotl is completely autonomous and doesn't require you to have created an account with the...

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Ubuntu Touch
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Linux Mobile
     
  3. BGram icon
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    BGram is an UNOFFICIAL messaging app that uses Telegram's API with extra features, it is totally free.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  4. Adapt Chat icon
     3 likes

    Open source encrypted group-chat platform focused on privacy and efficiency, featuring Rust-based backend for speed, customizable interface, minimal data collection, real-time messaging, community-driven improvements, and ergonomic design for various use cases.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  5.  2 likes

    A fork of Signal for Android with proprietary Google binary blobs removed. Uses OpenStreetMap for maps and a websocket server connection, instead of Google Maps and Firebase Cloud Messaging.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  6. Before the telegraph, Pigeons ruled the messaging industry. Today, a little pigeon lives on your watch, bringing your messages across Telegram.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Apple Watch
    • watchOS
     
  7. SkyGram is an unofficial, high-speed and powerful unofficial Telegram App. SkyGram is optimized and secure for almost all older mobile phones. SkyGram Messenger boasts so many features, and its secure core makes sure that you can make secure phone calls with it.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  8. Boltgram icon
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    Boltgram is a fast, secure and nice messaging app that uses Telegram’s API. You can enjoy all the features of Telegram, such as end-to-end encryption, cloud-based storage, group chats, channels, bots, stickers, and more. But that’s not all.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  9. Vidogram Lite is an UNOFFICIAL Telegram client. Vidogram Lite uses Telegram API to give you a secure and fast messaging experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  10. Tencent QQ icon
     27 likes

    QQ is a widely used Chinese instant messaging service developed by Tencent, offering chat, voice, and video communication. It integrates social networking features like groups, forums, and customizable avatars to enhance user interaction.

    53 Tencent QQ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Facebook
     
  11. Valour icon
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    Valour is an open-source, privacy focused alternative to platforms like Discord or Slack, developed by a small team of volunteers. The app has been in development for over three years and is currently in it's alpha stages of testing.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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