Cheogram vs Telegram
| Cheogram | Telegram | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, self-hosted | Android, api, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Account requirement | username | phone |
| Encrypted backups | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-device support | Yes | Yes |
| Disappearing messages | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop apps | — | Yes |
| Maximum group size | — | 200,000 members |
Both are listed in Best Secure Messaging Apps. On Freedom251, Telegram scores higher on our published basis.