Telegram Desktop vs Nekogram: catalog facts
 Telegram Desktop |  Nekogram |
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Freemium Free to use. Telegram Premium is an optional subscription for larger uploads, faster… |
Free Free and open source. |
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Windows, macOS, Linux |
Android |
- Official client with published source and build instructions
- Cloud chats sync instantly across every device you sign in on
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- Minimal set of modifications on top of the Telegram client
- Built-in translation of chats, messages and articles with several engines
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- Ordinary chats are not end-to-end encrypted and Telegram holds the keys
- Secret chats are not available in the desktop client
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- Android only
- Unofficial client that depends on Telegram's service and account
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Downloadable app |
Downloadable app |
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Open source |
Open source |
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License: GPL-3.0 |
License not stated |
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Account needed |
Account needed |
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Works offline |
Needs internet |
Checked September 21, 2026 | Checked October 1, 2026 |
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