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What is Telegram?

Telegram messages are secured with robust encryption and offer a self-destruct feature that can be activated after a chosen time. Users can easily access their messages on multiple devices, facilitating smooth communication. Renowned for its quick message transmission, Telegram often surpasses numerous other messaging applications. With servers distributed worldwide, the platform emphasizes both security and fast service. It also provides an open API and protocol, enabling anyone to take advantage of its functionalities freely. Completely free of charge, Telegram operates without advertisements or subscription fees, guaranteeing a seamless user experience. Moreover, it is crafted to protect your messages from potential cyber threats effectively. Users can also enjoy unlimited media sharing and chat sizes, significantly enriching their communication experience. By advocating for Telegram's advantages, you play a part in a broader effort to enhance messaging safety. This collective action contributes to creating a more secure and user-friendly communication landscape. Sharing your experiences can inspire others to join in this movement for safer messaging.

Pricing

Free Version:
Free Version available.

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Company Facts

Company Name:
Telegram
Date Founded:
2013
Company Location:
United Arab Emirates
Company Website:
telegram.org

Product Details

Deployment
Windows
Mac
Linux
iPhone
iPad
Android
Training Options
Not Offered
Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

Telegram Categories and Features

Team Communication Software

Activity / News Feed
Audio Calls
Calendar Management
Chat / Messaging
Discussion Threads
File Sharing
Mobile Access
Push Notifications
Search
Surveys & Feedback
Task Management
Video Conferencing

Team Chat Software

End-to-End Encryption (E2EE)
File Sharing
Groups / Channels
Payments
Search / Filter
Self-Destructing Messages
Stickers / GIFs
Threaded Discussion
Video Conferencing
Voice Calling

Messaging Software

End-to-End Encryption (E2EE)
File Sharing
Groups / Channels
Payments
Search / Filter
Self-Destructing Messages
Stickers / GIFs
Threaded Discussion
Video Conferencing
Voice Calling

Live Chat Software

Canned Responses
Customizable Branding
Geo Targeting
Offline Form
Proactive Chat
Screen Sharing
Third Party Integration
Transfers / Routing
Website Visitor Tracking

Internal Communications Software

App Integration
Blogs
Chat/Messaging
Email Management
Employee Directory
Event Calendar
Newsletter Management
Photo Gallery
Social Sharing
Survey Management
Telephony
Video Chat
Voice Chat

Customer Communications Management Software

Batch Communications
Chat / Messaging
Content Management
Email Distribution
Interactive Content
Multi-Channel Communications
On-Demand Communications
Personalization
Print Management
Template Management
Video Content

More Telegram Categories

  • Reviewer Name: Ben W.
    Position: Musician
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Greatest Messaging App

    Date: Sep 08 2022
    Summary

    A great messaging app. If you're looking for a secure, easy-to-use, free tool, Telegram is your choice for sure!

    Positive

    Security. Telegram is far more secure than any other messaging app out there.
    Design. Minimalistic and straightforward, exactly what you want from a messaging app.
    Price. Most important features are free.

    Negative

    Not really popular yet. Many people still use WhatsApp only (mistake).

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  • Reviewer Name: Purab J.
    Position: Front End Web Developer
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Secure Messaging Application.

    Date: Jun 15 2021
    Summary

    Overall, Telegram can be used as a primary messaging application by anyone because its features target every age group. The user data is very secure on this platform.

    Positive

    - It is a feature-packed messaging application for both pc and smartphones.
    - Telegram allows the user to create groups with up to 200,000 members.
    - Bots can be deployed by the group admin to automate tasks within groups.
    - It has a global search to search anything across the telegram platform.
    - It is a security-oriented messaging application that allows its users to stay anonymous in groups or from other users on the platform.

    Negative

    - It is a bit overwhelming to use initially because of the number of features available.

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  • Reviewer Name: Satyam S.
    Position: Software engineer
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 10,000 - 19,999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Modern way of communication

    Date: May 28 2020
    Summary

    Telegram is modern way of messaging which gives me ability to send any size and types of media and files. It supports many bot commands which makes my channel innovative. Messages are very secure thanks to its encryptions engine.

    Positive

    Telegram lets me send any type of media and files. App available on mobile and laptop so no compatibility problem. Telegram has many bot command features to makes messaging very handy. It has an appealing user interface.

    Negative

    Telegram doesn't support video calling feature which is its drawback.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: CTO
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    WhatsApp's Number one Competitor

    Date: Apr 29 2020
    Summary

    We have been using telegram since a long time, initially used this as an alternate to google drive mobile to quick send file but have later evolved its usage as a personal assistant for all needs.

    A file uploader, a notes taker, a doodler and what not, Telegram is evolving at a rapid phase with many of its new and interesting features.

    Positive

    1) Groups don't have limit.
    2) Channels are not same as broadcast lists in WhatsApp with no limit.
    3) Secure with end to end protection.
    4) Bots which refine work and help in super productivity.
    5)No limit on file download and upload.
    6) You can chat with a person without letting him know your phone number.
    7) Media cloud storage.

    Negative

    Telegram is growing community and evolving at super pace, the spam and other illicit content is increasing too, moderation is good but still feel it needs a better management in terms of keeping the platform clean.

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  • Reviewer Name: Kunal R.
    Position: Manager
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Better than other messaging tools

    Updated: Jul 17 2020
    Summary

    Telegram is a very handy messaging tool. It offers great support of the group channels with the bot commands to makes channel automated. It also offers announcements and message pin option to share the latest updates.

    Positive

    It offers great large files sharing feature gives a great option for the project team to share remotely. Bot command to make channel automated. It has multi-platform support.

    Negative

    It lacks video and audio calling features and the rest of the features are great.

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  • Reviewer Name: Mohammad Z.
    Position: Intern
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 500 - 999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Fully Loaded Messaging App

    Date: Dec 13 2020
    Summary

    It's a great app for educational purposes and to store data and to make large groups and channels, but also due to its two-layer and spam-free privacy, many illegal processes take place. It has better privacy as it doesn't share your number with strangers. The groups are spam-free on Telegram.

    Positive

    Due to the spam-free policy of Telegram, it is widely used for purposes such as trafficking and many more. It is not as popular as WhatsApp due to its marketing. Due to its feature of handling a lot of participants at once, It's widely used for its educational channels. Also, it has a huge cloud storage.

    Negative

    Telegram is an Indian app. It's similar to WhatsApp, but you can share large files very easily on telegram. You can make large groups and channels on telegram. It's advantageous to share class notes and other educational purposes. It can keep u updated with daily news as there's a lot of good news channels on it. You can download movies, videos and many more things on telegram.

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  • Reviewer Name: Aqeel A.
    Position: Student
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Rules over other messaging apps!!

    Date: Jul 08 2020
    Summary

    Very good messaging app with loads of features provided. Downloading films and TV shows are even easier with Telegram app. Secret chats is a very useful feature when it comes to very private conversations.

    Positive

    - Offers great freedom of transferring larger files.
    - End-to-end encrypted for secure conversations.
    - Very lightweight and easy to use.
    - Very customisable.

    Negative

    - No encryption in desktop version.
    - No online payment option while other competitors provide this feature.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Student
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 20,000 or More
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Decent alternative to FB Messenger

    Date: Jun 09 2020
    Summary

    I've been using Telegram off and on for about half a year now, more so after deactivating Facebook. It's slightly less addicting to check Telegram vs Messenger, in part because you don't get a red super obvious indicator when messages come in.

    Positive

    Supports stickers, Giphy, group chats, and importing contacts from phone directory.

    Works on a variety of platforms, even the browser sidebar of Opera Developer.

    Negative

    The value of a social network app is based on how many people use it, and Telegram doesn't have nearly as many users as some of the other alternatives.

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  • Reviewer Name: Naresh B.
    Position: Student
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 20,000 or More
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    A very good application for meeting new people and secure chatting.

    Updated: Dec 01 2020
    Summary

    Overall Telegram is a revolutionary application for chatting securely and masking new friends and colleagues.
    Should definitely focus on making its Interface more attractive to get it more popular.

    Positive

    Well there are many pros of this application like:
    - You can meet people who will change your perspective about life, future business partner, your new friend, etc.
    - It provides a very secure chatting process.
    - You can hide your profile and you can create your own group or super group.
    - Telegram has more features than other messenger applications.
    - Telegram can work on several devices at the same time and you can transfer files from one device to another as well.

    Negative

    There are a few cons of this application as well:
    - Telegram is not an easy platform, subscribers can leave your channel or group as quickly as they come because of the vast platform it provides to others as well.
    - Your Telegram can be flooded with messages most of the time.
    - Should focus on the appearance of this platform, this is a very bad thing about this application that it does not have an attractive interface which can be a very huge problem for its popularity among people.

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  • Reviewer Name: Chet N.
    Position: CEO
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Easy to use

    Date: May 04 2020
    Summary

    Overall it's a good tool and works well. It's reliable which is another important aspect of it for me.

    Positive

    Super easy way to use and set up messaging from multiple devices and can be accessed from anywhere.

    Negative

    There aren't any cons that i dislike about it so far.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Marketer
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    The big brother of whatsapp.

    Date: Jul 18 2020
    Summary

    I think WhatsApp has several minor issues that annoy us from time to time. Telegram is a good upgrade for the same.

    Positive

    - Telegram has at least one small improvement over every little feature that WhatsApp has. Its desktop app also works independently of the phone!

    Negative

    - The only problem with Telegram is that the rest of the world is on WhatsApp.

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  • Reviewer Name: Farhan H.
    Position: Student
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1,000 - 4,999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Pros and Cons of Telegram.

    Updated: Aug 07 2020
    Summary

    Its a good alternative for WhatsApp as it is a simple and easy to use app.
    It's a secure app.
    User Friendly App.

    Positive

    - No Ads and completely free.
    - End to end encrypted.
    - Ordinary and secret chats.
    - Simple and easy interface to use.

    Negative

    - No multiple selections.
    - Can’t easily figure out the opposite person is online or offline.
    - Pirated contents can be easily shared.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Software Developer
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    The Most Secure Messaging app

    Date: Jun 03 2020
    Summary

    Telegram is one of the most complete and secure messaging app. Despite facing tough competition, it is popular as a messaging app for any confidential communication.

    Positive

    Fast & Lightweight.
    Very intuitive & easy to use.
    Message deletion feature.
    Cross-Platform.
    Secure.
    Share large files up to 1.5 GB.

    Negative

    No video calling feature.
    Spam filter needs improvement.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Business Analyst
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 500 - 999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Telegram a great way to communicate

    Date: Jun 08 2020
    Summary

    I have been using Telegram for almost 4 years now. There are a lot of channels which provide a lot of information for free. One can get a lot of information on public exams, news, articles, and a lot of guidance for many other useful things.

    On the negative side Telegram holds a lot of pirated content. There is no moderation on the content that is being held on telegram. I have also seen some fraudulent activities taking place in Telegram. It would be great to see some sort of rules and regulations in place.

    Positive

    (+) Easy to use and the interface is quite user friendly.
    (+) Channel option, one can add unlimited number of people to a channel.
    (+) Different media type files can be shared, large files can also be shared.
    (+) Free of cost.

    Negative

    (-) The interface looks a bit old, can be modernized.
    (-) Notification if someone from my contact list joined on telegram.
    (-) A lot of spam and fake content.
    (-) Holds a lot of pirated books and movies.

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  • Reviewer Name: Shobha P.
    Position: Sales Manager
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Helps in reaching out to large group of people

    Date: May 25 2020
    Summary

    The application is best if you want to be a part of large group where people share useful material and messages with each other. For short and quick conversations WhatsApp is still the best option.

    Positive

    I am using telegram from the last 2 years, It compensates for the shortcomings of WhatsApp. We can add a large number of people in a group which is not possible in other applications. The UI is very simple and easy to understand. The voice calling works perfectly with good voice quality, It works even if the Internet connection is not that strong.

    Negative

    The security is not that strong with the bots in the market our data can be easily be manipulated. The application does not have a video calling option that needs to be added.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Product manager
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Instant messaging makes it perfect with project management

    Updated: Jul 03 2020
    Summary

    Yes its incredible with instant messaging which ensure faster feedback.

    User friendly interface with intuitive user interface.

    It's free to register with phone number for any country.

    Positive

    Its very easy to share large files and documents.

    Creating channels and groups makes it convenient with team collaboration.

    It's free to download and install.

    More intuitive user interface.

    Negative

    For now I have no challenge while using the software.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Reviewer
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    Would you Recommend to Others?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Excellent messaging app with desirable features

    Date: Jul 06 2020
    Summary

    Telegram has proven to be a great messaging app with emphasis on security and building a community. It is also a good platform to share files and media that are large in size. It is also free.

    Positive

    ▪︎It allows you to send files with size up to 1.5 GB, which is excellent.

    ▪︎I love their sleek UI and interface.

    ▪︎Huge number of channels to discover like-minded people based on your interests is a unique feature of the app.

    ▪︎They have a fun assortment of stickers.

    ▪︎The secret chats feature that lets you set timer for self-destructing messages is a very good addition.

    ▪︎Gives great importance to security.

    ▪︎Cross-platform.

    ▪︎Free.

    Negative

    ▪︎Does not allow video-calling.

    ▪︎Doesn't have as many users as most other social networking and messaging apps.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Engineer
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 500 - 999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    A decent whatsapp alternative finally

    Date: Jul 30 2020
    Summary

    I have always found WhatsApp to be limiting in several ways. Telegram has solved a lot of those issues.

    Positive

    - The best pro for me is the independent phone and desktop apps. This prevents the annoying delays and connectivity errors that we face in WhatsApp.
    - The self destructing secret chat is also an interesting feature.

    Negative

    There is nothing much not to like about telegram except the fact that not enough people are on it at the moment.

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  • Reviewer Name: Akilesh R.
    Position: Dr
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    The most secure IM client.

    Date: Jun 13 2020
    Summary

    It's a great client that needs new and innovative features to attract a larger user base. It's the most secure instant messaging application on the app stores.

    Positive

    UI feels lightweight and non cumbersome.
    Has multiple clients for Desktop and Mobile devices.
    Has dark mode even on the desktop client.
    Very secure.

    Negative

    Needs to have video calling feature, instead of people nearby.
    Doesn't work on Jailbroken devices.

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