12 Best Telegram Alternatives for iOS and Android (2024)

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Vidya Amalia Rimayanti

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Petir Garda Bhwana

28 August 2024 12:09 WIB

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta -According to reports from French media, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested on August 24, 2024, shortly after his private jet touched down at Le Bourget Airport. The arrest was reportedly due to Durov's inability to maintain effective moderation on Telegram, which has allowed criminal activities to proliferate on the platform.

The tech billionaire, along with his brother Nikolai, co-founded Telegram in 2013. This free encrypted messaging service places a strong emphasis on user data protection. Since its inception, Telegram has positioned itself as a strong competitor in the social media landscape, rivaling platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok, and WeChat.

Aside from Telegram, here is the list of 12 messaging alternatives for iOS and Android:

1. WhatsApp

Whatsapp is the prominent and most famous messaging alternatives for Telegram. The platform can be found both in iOS and Android devices and widely recognized as the common messaging app in most countries.

Whatsapp allows the users to have a 1:1 chat and to create group chats consisting of up to 1,024 people. Additionally, users can enjoy using voice note and video calls feature through a 1:1 chat format or group chat.

2. WeChat

WeChat is a user-friendly chat application that is similar to Whatsapp. The platform can only be used as a Telegram alternative due to its convenience in sending pictures, texts, videos across the application with multiple users at once.

3. Line

Line is a chat application Telegram alternative that is available in 42 countries across the world. Just like any other chatting based platforms, Line can make a call as well video call through several users.

Users can easily add friends using a QR code, making it a favorable application especially among students.

4. Discord

Discord is a Telegram alternative that has even more comprehensive features ranging from voice note to live streaming tools. The platform is widely popular among gamers. Aside from chatting, users can also create channels and grow a community in Discord.

7. Signal

Signal is a free messaging platform that uses encryption for sending communications. The application’s high security is widely recommended to be a Telegram alternative.

8. Threema

Threema is an open-source chat platform that offers encryption end-to-end for all messages, files, and status messages. Similar to WhatsApp, Threema allows users to enjoy a number of features from 1:1 chat, group chat, voice chat, and video calls.

9. Skype

Skype is a popular video based chat platform that can be a Telegram alternative. It offers group video chat as well as virtual conference features. All of them are easy to set and have stable video mode.

10. Viber

Viber is a messaging platform that offers a similar experience to Telegram with encrypted messaging and group chats. The chat platform also has a plethora of stickers and emojis, earning it a favorable place among the youngsters.

11. Slack

Slack is a Telegram alternative for office matters and has constantly been used by numerous companies as their official communication platform. The app’s prominent goal is to organize coworking.

Slack allows users to open different channels and threads where different people can participate in the discussion. However, the platform doesn’t provide a video meeting feature.

12. Microsoft Team

Microsoft Team offers similar yet more comprehensive features than Slack for office organizational matters. The platform is integrated with MS Office, allowing users to access event scheduling like meetings easily.

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FAQs

Is there a better app than Telegram? ›

Viber. Viber is another community and chat option that's an alternative to Telegram. It works well as a community chat, giving you a space to bring members together, organize conversations, and appoint admin. Viber has really good security and privacy features.

What replaced Telegram? ›

The telegram as such was superseded by the British Telecom Telemessage service, introduced in October 1982. Messages were dictated over the telephone or sent via telex, printed, and delivered overnight by first class post in a distinctive envelope guaranteed for next day delivery, rather than by messenger.

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Is Telegram same on iPhone and Android? ›

If you're an iPad or iPhone user you can download the app from the App Store. For Android devices, there's an app on the Play Store, plus there's Telegram X which has a slightly different interface but does all the same things.

Which is the best Telegram to use? ›

Telegram X

This client has become a popular choice among Telegram users and a real classic in the world of Telegram Clients due to its innovative design and regular updates. Users enjoy exclusive features such as smooth animations and an easy-to-use interface, making Telegram X a convenient and enjoyable experience.

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What is safer than Telegram? ›

“Signal is the more secure choice. Signal offers end-to-end encryption (E2EE) by default, whereas Telegram requires activating a “Secret Chat” to get E2EE. Signal's protocol (the Signal Protocol) is open source, independently audited, and is used to underpin messaging apps like WhatsApp and Google messaging services.”

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Which is better Viber or Telegram? ›

Telegram offers more advanced privacy settings and features like secret chats, while Viber focuses on voice and video calling capabilities. Assess your priorities to make the right choice.

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Why is Telegram not so popular? ›

One of the most popular messaging services is Telegram for its speed and cross-platform integration. But is Telegram safe to use? The app has a dense history with the Russian government, concerns over misinformation and nefarious usage, and mounting legal issues.

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Is Telegram no longer safe? ›

On the other hand, Telegram, among the most used instant messaging apps, ensures the user's security and privacy by using an end-to-end encryption method. This feature keeps your messages encrypted even when they reach the Telegram's servers. Thus, it is known for its security.

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What is Telegram controversy? ›

Western governments have often criticized Telegram for a lack of content moderation, which experts say opens up the messaging platform for potential use in money laundering, drug trafficking and the sharing of material linked to the sexual exploitation of minors.

Which is the best Telegram client for iOS? ›

UPD: As of October 2018, Telegram X for iOS has replaced the older Objective-C based client. If you're looking for the best iOS experience, switch to the main Telegram app. Our mission is to make Telegram faster, slicker and easier to use with each passing month.

What is the new policy of Telegram in 2024? ›

As of June 2024, creators are able to offer paid access to specific channel posts by accepting Telegram Stars.

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Is there Telegram for iOS? ›

You can use Telegram on smartphones, tablets, and even computers. We have apps for iOS (11.0 and above), Android (6.0 and up), a native macOS app and a universal desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Telegram Web can also help to quickly do something on the go.

Which Telegram version is best? ›

I do find it efficient in some ways but I prefer Telegram X. X seems faster, better supported in terms of forwarding posts and niftier. Official client is nice but it doesn't have same display in channels as X.

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Which people use Telegram the most? ›

As of July 2024, Telegram has more than 950 million monthly active users, with India leading in the number of users. It was the most downloaded app worldwide in January 2021 with 1 billion downloads globally as of late August 2021.

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Which is better Telegram or telegraph? ›

Answer. The word "telegraph" alone now generally refers to an electrical telegraph. ... Atelegraph message sent by an electrical telegraphoperator or telegrapher using Morse code (or a printing telegraph operator using plain text) was known as a telegram.

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Why Telegram is the best app? ›

Telegram is a popular messaging app that is widely recognized as a safe channel for online communications. The app creates an encrypted tunnel for messages in transit, which lowers the chances of unauthorized interceptions. Your messages stay encrypted even when they reach Telegram's servers.

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Is Telegram obsolete? ›

The International Telegraph website says there are still 17 million telegrams being delivered every year. (By contrast, the site Oberlo | Where Self Made is Made states we average 347.3 billion emails daily.) Telegrams are still helpful for some legal matters, and some people think sending somebody a telegram is cool.