Life & fun · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Telegram 4.0
The best messenger for every platform
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Telegram 4.0 launched in 2018; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Your messengers in one place. Easy and free Chrome app.
2016 · its alternatives →
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Whatsapp-esque messaging app but open, cloudbased, encrypted
2014 · its alternatives →
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Telegram 8.0▲330Live streams, flexible forwarding, trending stickers & more
2021 · its alternatives →
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Franz▲877Messenger for WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, Slack & Hipchat
2016 · meetfranz.com · its alternatives →
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Discovery, chat extensions, and richer experiences
2017 · its alternatives →
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The first messaging app to be fully integrated with IFTTT
2016 · its alternatives →
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Yes/No Messenger▲118The messaging app that cuts the bullsh*t out of texting
2015 · its alternatives →
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All your messengers in one place — WhatsApp, Telegram ...
Oct 2025 · apps.microsoft.com · its alternatives →
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Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →