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Telegram

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App messaging
Name
Telegram
Websitetelegram.org
Worldwide User100 million
Main FunctionSecret chat. Option to use a PIN to open the app. Add contacts by username, without giving your phone number.
Features
IM Style ChatYes
Group ChatYes max 5000 users
Make video callsNo
Group callsNo
SMS DeliveryYes
Make phone callsNo
Free phone callsNo
Caller IDNo
Payment methodsYes free
Phone Contact IntegrationYes
Google Contacts integration
FB Contact IntegrationNo
Custom Chat AreaYes Background/ Font/ Sound
File transferYes
Photo based contactYes
Serverless
Decentralization
Encryption by default
Sharing Features
Share photoYes
Share videoYes
Share voice messageYes
Registration
Without phone numberNo
Email + PasswordNo
FacebookNo
Share account on multiple devicesYes
Platforms
AndroidYes
IOSYes
macOSYes
WindowsYes
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Communications
English
Public
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Mar. 19th 2020 1:47:47 AM
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User reviews and comments

  • zorge on Sep. 17th 2014 1:11:44 PM
    like this

    Truly cross-platform, just about any device and operating system is supported. No vendor lock-in like in Google Hangouts (any chance on getting it work in Linux or on Windows Phone?). There are desktop clients for all platforms (hey, Whatsapp!). And it's a lightweight app, unlike Skype.

  • Daniel Masuda on Feb. 27th 2014 5:47:17 PM
    rated this Item: Reliability 5/5

    Telegram is cloud-based and heavily encrypted