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Telegram vs imo: catalog facts
Telegram	imo
Free The apps are free to download and use.	Free Free to download and use.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Chats sync across phones and desktop computers Large groups, channels and bot platform	Audio and video calls on mobile and desktop Built-in message translation
Relies on Telegram's central servers Apps are open source but the server software is not published	Proprietary and closed source Limited technical detail published about its encryption
Downloadable app, Hosted service	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License: Proprietary
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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