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Telegram for macOS vs AyuGram: catalog facts
Telegram for macOS	AyuGram
Free Free to download and use; the client source is under GPL v2.	Free Free and open source, forked from Telegram Desktop.
macOS	Windows, Linux
Native macOS app rather than a cross-platform port Open source client under the GPL v2	Flexible ghost mode for read and online status Keeps message history and deleted messages
Messages are stored on Telegram's servers macOS only; other platforms use different clients	Unofficial client that depends on Telegram's service and account Saving messages others deleted may conflict with their expectations
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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