Telegram
A new era of messaging.
Overview
Telegram is a globally accessible freemium, cross-platform, cloud-based instant messaging service. It provides end-to-end encrypted video calling, VoIP, file sharing and several other features. It is known for its speed, security, and large group chat capabilities.
✨ Key Features
- Cloud-based Messaging
- Channels and Groups (up to 200,000 members)
- Voice and Video Calls
- File Sharing (up to 2GB per file)
- Secret Chats (end-to-end encrypted)
- Bots and API
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Cloud-based storage and sync
- Large group and channel capacity
- Speed and reliability
Unique Value: A fast, secure, and powerful messaging app that is ideal for building large communities and broadcasting messages.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Large-scale community management
- Broadcasting news and updates through channels
- A fast and reliable personal messaging app
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Enterprise team collaboration requiring administrative controls
- Organizations needing end-to-end encryption for all communications by default
- Project management
🏆 Alternatives
Offers more features for community management and larger file sharing limits than many other messaging apps.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Core features are free
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