Telegram Alternatives for Android

There are many alternatives to Telegram for Android if you are looking for a replacement. The best Android alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Telegram and loads of them are available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android alternatives to Telegram are Element, Tox, Wire and Matrix.org.

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Telegram alternatives are mainly Instant Messengers but may also be Video Calling Apps or Group Chat Apps.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Telegram.
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Telegram alternatives page was last updated Oct 30, 2023
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  1. LINE icon
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    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.

    148 LINE alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Google Chrome

    LINE Features

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

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    A user-friendly messenger for everyone with a focus on privacy and freedom.

    58 Prav alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Audio Calling
    3.  Text messaging
    4.  Supports XMPP
    5.  Xmpp
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  4. Kik icon
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    Kik

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    Kik is way more than just messaging. It’s the easiest way to connect with your friends, stay in the loop, and explore – all through chat. No phone numbers, just pick a username.

    100 Kik alternatives
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    Stream and interact with your viewers in the live-chat or invite them in the guestbox.
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Kindle Fire

    Kik Features

    1.  Support for GIF
    2.  Chat Bot
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    KryptEY

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    Android keyboard for secure E2EE communication through the signal protocol in any messenger. Communicate securely and independent, regardless of the legal situation or whether messengers use E2EE.

    62 KryptEY alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Input Method
    3.  Messenger
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  7. Infomaniak kMeet icon
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    Infomaniak kMeet

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

    79 Infomaniak kMeet alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Desktop Sharing
    7.  Real time collaboration
    8.  Protected by Password
    9.  Video Conferencing
    10.  Voice Chat
    11. Slack icon  Slack integration
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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.

    87 Speek! alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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    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
    Discontinued

    The latest version (1.7.0) is from July 2022.

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  10. imo icon
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    imo

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

    136 imo alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
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    imo Features

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