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Telegram vs WhatsApp
How the two compare on license, platforms and what the community thinks.
Key differences
- Only Telegram is available on Linux.
| Feature | Telegram | WhatsApp |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A new era of messaging | Simple, reliable, private messaging |
| License | Free | Free |
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| Rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| Alternatives listed | 3 | 3 |
| Page views | 409 | 1.1K |
About Telegram
Telegram is a fast, cloud-based messenger known for huge group chats, channels, bots and generous media sharing. Chats sync instantly across devices; secret chats add end-to-end encryption. Free with optional Premium.
About WhatsApp
WhatsApp is the world's most popular messenger, with end-to-end encrypted chats and calls by Signal's own protocol. It's owned by Meta, which is exactly why privacy-focused users consider Signal or Telegram.
