Telegram Desktop
Telegram Desktop messaging app
Why it is included
Experience Telegram on your computer in a swift and seamless way.
Best for
Users exploring vetted FOSS alternatives in this space (chat).
Strengths
- ~30,540 GitHub stars (per upstream list)
- Open source
Limitations
- Verify license, platform support, and security posture for your environment.
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