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AyuGramTelegram Desktop
Free

Free and open source, forked from Telegram Desktop.

 Freemium

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

Windows, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Flexible ghost mode for read and online status
  • Keeps message history and deleted messages
  • Official client with published source and build instructions
  • Cloud chats sync instantly across every device you sign in on
  • Unofficial client that depends on Telegram's service and account
  • Saving messages others deleted may conflict with their expectations
  • 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 not stated License: GPL-3.0
Account needed Account needed
Needs internet Works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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