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Telegram ATelegram Desktop
Free

Free to use with a Telegram account.

 Freemium

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

macOS, Web Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Official Telegram client
  • Works in a browser with nothing to install
  • Official client with published source and build instructions
  • Cloud chats sync instantly across every device you sign in on
  • Requires a Telegram account
  • Little documentation on how it differs from Telegram Desktop
  • Ordinary chats are not end-to-end encrypted and Telegram holds the keys
  • Secret chats are not available in the desktop client
Downloadable app, Web application Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
Account needed Account needed
Needs internet Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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