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AyuGram vs Telegram for macOS: catalog facts
AyuGram	Telegram for macOS
Free Free and open source, forked from Telegram Desktop.	Free Free to download and use; the client source is under GPL v2.
Windows, Linux	macOS
Flexible ghost mode for read and online status Keeps message history and deleted messages	Native macOS app rather than a cross-platform port Open source client under the GPL v2
Unofficial client that depends on Telegram's service and account Saving messages others deleted may conflict with their expectations	Messages are stored on Telegram's servers macOS only; other platforms use different clients
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-2.0
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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