Self-Hosted Telegram Alternatives

Telegram is not available as a self-hosted solution but there are plenty of alternatives for power users and business that want to host a solution on-premise. The best Self-Hosted alternative is Element, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Telegram and many of them are available as a self-hosted solution so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Self-Hosted alternatives to Telegram are Wire, Matrix, SimpleX Chat and Zulip.

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Telegram alternatives page was last updated May 9, 2025
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  1. c0nnect icon

    c0nnect

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    c0nnect messenger - the easy to use xmpp/jabber client with a bunch of unique features!

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android Wear
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Light Theme (with Background)

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Xmpp
    4.  Video Conferencing
    5.  Audio Conferencing

    c0nnect VS Telegram

     
    Comments about c0nnect as an Alternative to Telegram
    c0nnect
    Positive Feb 24, 2021
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    Decentralized Messenger System must win!

    Telegram Icon
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    • c0nnect is Free and ProprietaryTelegram is Freemium and Proprietary
    • c0nnect is Privacy focused and DecentralizedTelegram is not according to our users
  2. Pensil icon

    Pensil

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    Pensil is a community building platform that brings together members, engaging discussion & live events for brands and creators.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Build personalised community experience for your members on web, android & iOS.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  No registration required
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Real time collaboration
    5.  Dark Mode
    6. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    7.  Support for MarkDown
    8.  Multiple Account support
    9.  Online community platform
    10.  Live calls
    11.  Community-based
    12.  Webinar

    Pensil VS Telegram

     
  4. Palxup icon

    Palxup

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    Palxup leverages on internet to make living worthwhile and full of fun for you by keeping you in constant reach with your family, friends and associate; and also expand your horizon, allowing you more opportunities as you meet new people globally. In short Palxup unlimit you!

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
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    Palxup Features

    1.  Voice Notes

    Palxup VS Telegram

     
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    Meower

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    Meower is a free, open-source, and nonprofit social media platform. Meower is also a (currently WIP) alternative to Twitter, Discord, and Reddit, completely free of advertising, tracking, data collection, and more.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    Meower Svelte client main page

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Text messaging

    Meower VS Telegram

     
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    ARKNet

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    A decentralized fault-tolerant platform for corporate interaction within companies and for private communication with clients.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted
    The client's server.

    ARKNet Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  AES-256 Encryption
    3.  VoiP Calls
    4.  End-to-End Encryption
    5.  Private messaging
    6.  Encrypted VPN
    7.  P2P Network
    8.  Peer-To-Peer
    9.  Private Chat
    10.  Data Protection

    ARKNet VS Telegram

     

  7. d-note

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    d-note is a self destructing notes web application that you can run on your own server. A message is created using the web form, and when submitted, a link is returned that you then send to the recipient.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Flask
    d-note at work on Aaron Toponce's demo site
    Discontinued

    No longer being developed. Last update was 3 years ago.

    d-note Features

    1.  Self Destructing Messages
    2.  Message encryption

    d-note VS Telegram

     
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