About Telegram
Telegram is a cloud-based messaging app known for its speed, security, and massive feature set. Messages sync instantly across all your devices — phone, tablet, desktop, and web. Secret Chats offer end-to-end encryption with self-destructing messages for maximum privacy.
Groups support up to 200,000 members, making Telegram the go-to platform for communities. Channels broadcast messages to unlimited subscribers — perfect for news, content creators, and organizations. Bots add powerful automation, from scheduling to payment processing.
Telegram offers unlimited cloud storage for messages, photos, videos, and files up to 2 GB each. Voice and video calls work reliably even on slow connections. The sticker ecosystem is massive with animated and custom sticker packs. Telegram Premium adds exclusive reactions, 4 GB file uploads, faster downloads, and premium stickers.
Key Features
- Cloud-based sync across all devices
- Secret Chats with end-to-end encryption
- Groups up to 200,000 members
- Channels with unlimited subscribers
- 2 GB file sharing (4 GB with Premium)
- Bot platform for automation
- Voice and video calls
Pros & Cons
👍 What We Like
- Fastest messaging app with instant sync
- Groups and channels are unmatched for communities
- Generous free features including 2 GB file sharing
- Bot ecosystem adds incredible functionality
👎 What Could Be Better
- Default chats are not end-to-end encrypted
- Smaller user base than WhatsApp in many regions
- Can be used for misinformation distribution
- Phone number required for registration
User Reviews
Telegram groups are what makes this app essential. I run a 50,000-member community and the moderation tools, polls, and bots make it manageable. The channel feature lets me broadcast announcements to everyone. No other messaging app comes close for large communities.
Secret Chats give me confidence for sensitive conversations. The self-destructing messages and screenshot notifications are great privacy features. Regular chats sync perfectly across my phone, laptop, and tablet — I can start a conversation anywhere and continue it everywhere.