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64GramTelegram Desktop
Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 with an OpenSSL exception.

 Freemium

Free to use. Telegram Premium is an optional subscription for larger uploads, faster…

Windows Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Follows recent Telegram Desktop versions
  • Adds enhancements not in the official client
  • Official client with published source and build instructions
  • Cloud chats sync instantly across every device you sign in on
  • Unofficial client not endorsed by Telegram
  • Release notes are often minimal
  • Ordinary chats are not end-to-end encrypted and Telegram holds the keys
  • Secret chats are not available in the desktop client
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0-with-openssl-exception License: GPL-3.0
Account needed Account needed
Needs internet Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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