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24 alternatives to Telegram 2.0 for Mac
A new era in messaging
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Telegram 2.0 for Mac launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Telegram 3.0▲204Chat in private or groups — now with smart Telegram Bots
2015 · telegram.org · its alternatives →
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The first messaging app to be fully integrated with IFTTT
2016 · telegram.org · its alternatives →
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Fast and secure desktop messaging app, now updated
2017 · desktop.telegram.org · its alternatives →
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Bot for BetaList▲121Receive a daily digest of the newest startups on Messenger!
2016 · messenger.com · its alternatives →
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Easiest way to stay up to date on anything by notifications
2016 · telegram.me · its alternatives →
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SlackBotList▲169A collection of some of the best Slack Bots
2015 · slackbotlist.com · its alternatives →
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Explore Google, Twitter, + YouTube trends/videos on Telegram
2016 · its alternatives →
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Hooks Bot▲167Easiest way to stay up to date on anything through Messenger
2016 · gethooksapp.com · its alternatives →
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Use bots to play games in your chats
2016 · core.telegram.org · its alternatives →
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Personalized news recommendations bot on Facebook Messenger
2016 · messenger.com · its alternatives →
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StrangerBot▲125Meet strangers from all over the world, via Telegram
2015 · strangerbot.com · its alternatives →
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Personalized newsletters directly in Facebook Messenger
2016 · its alternatives →
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