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QQ vs Telegram Desktop: catalog facts
QQ	Telegram Desktop
Free The app is offered as a download from the official site.	Freemium Free to use. Telegram Premium is an optional subscription for larger uploads, faster…
macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Large existing user base in China Combines chat with interest communities	Official client with published source and build instructions Cloud chats sync instantly across every device you sign in on
Interface and site are primarily in Chinese Proprietary service run by Tencent	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
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026

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