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Telegram Desktop vs LINE: catalog facts
Telegram Desktop	LINE
Freemium Free to use. Telegram Premium is an optional subscription for larger uploads, faster…	Free Messages and voice and video calls are free.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Android, iOS
Official client with published source and build instructions Cloud chats sync instantly across every device you sign in on	Free messaging and voice and video calls Widely used in several Asian countries
Ordinary chats are not end-to-end encrypted and Telegram holds the keys Secret chats are not available in the desktop client	Closed source, centrally run service Mostly useful where contacts already use it
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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