Telegram review, pricing and alternatives

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A new era of messaging

RANKED #2 · TOP 10 CHAT & MESSAGING APPSLISTERSCORE 92.7

A cloud-based instant messaging service known for speed, security, and support for massive broadcast channels.

Pricing from	Free
Best for	Large communities and customisation
Website	telegram.org

Strengths and trade-offs

Cloud storage allows seamless multi-device syncing
Supports very large groups and channels

Secret chats are not enabled by default
Uses custom MTProto encryption rather than standard protocols

Appears in

SAAS

Top 10 Chat & Messaging Apps

WhatsApp95.02

Telegram92.73

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Top 10 Secure Communication Tools

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Wire92.73

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Alternatives to Telegram

WhatsApp Simple, reliable, secure messaging	#1 in Top 10 Chat & Messaging Apps	95.0
Signal Speak freely	#3 in Top 10 Chat & Messaging Apps	90.3
Slack Where work happens	#4 in Top 10 Chat & Messaging Apps	88.0
Microsoft Teams Chat, meet, call, and collaborate	#5 in Top 10 Chat & Messaging Apps	85.7
Discord Your place to talk and hang out	#6 in Top 10 Chat & Messaging Apps	83.3
Apple Messages Say more with iMessage	#7 in Top 10 Chat & Messaging Apps	81.0

Questions about Telegram

How much does Telegram cost?

Lister lists Telegram's pricing as: Free.

Is Telegram free?

Yes. Its pricing reads: Free.

Who is Telegram best for?

Telegram is best for large communities and customisation.

Where does Telegram rank?

Telegram is ranked #2 in Top 10 Chat & Messaging Apps (Lister Score 92.7) and #4 in Top 10 Secure Communication Tools (Lister Score 85.7).

What are the best alternatives to Telegram?

The closest alternatives on Lister are WhatsApp (#1 in Top 10 Chat & Messaging Apps), Signal (#3 in Top 10 Chat & Messaging Apps) and Slack (#4 in Top 10 Chat & Messaging Apps).

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