Telegram the most secure cloud-based messaging app is currently under scrutiny in India. Pavel Durov was recently apprehended due to the lack of moderation policies resulting in extortion, gambling, child sexual abuse material, and adult content on the app. Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) is examining the app’s alleged involvement in illegal activities and there’s a possibility that the platform could be banned.
Today I am explaining to you about the 10 Best Telegram Alternatives app. You have to read this post till the end to know more about the best Telegram alternatives in case it gets banned in India.
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List of Top 10 Telegram Alternatives
- Signal
- Viber
- Element
- Messenger
- Messages by Google
- iMessage
- Discord
- Microsoft Teams
- Brosix
1. Signal Messenger
The Signal Messenger is one of the most popular alternative apps to Telegram. It offers end-to-end encryption for all messages and calls just like WhatsApp to ensure that only the intended recipients can see your content. It has privacy features like disappearing messages, voice, and video calls, preventing screenshots, and more. This can be your best alternative to Telegram if you want secure messaging.
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2. Viber
Viber is the second alternative app on our list, an end-to-end encrypted messaging app. It has some basic privacy features like disappearing messages, audio and video calls, secret chats, and privacy settings like Auto spam check and two-step verification. But it doesn’t offer you extensive features like Telegram.
Viber is not an ads-free platform, but ads are mostly not intrusive. You can buy the Viber Plus for an Ad-free experience and many other features. This app has an invisible mode where you can see read receipts and online statuses for your chat without revealing your own online status.
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3. Elements
The Elements messaging app is not just like the regular messaging app in the sense that it’s built on a decentralized open network called the Matrix protocol. It is an open source and offers end-to-end encryption by default. It gives users all the control over their data, letting them choose where the data is stored.
Elements app offers notifications customizations and themes. There are many rooms and sub-groups that you can join to discuss with groups of people or you can create your own room, must check out this app.
4. WhatsApp
WhatsApp is one of the most popular instant messaging apps. It offers end-to-end encryption for messages, Audio and Video calls, and more with the app sharing metadata with Meta. It has released tons of changes and features like WhatsApp Privacy Checkup, Choose Username, Blue Verified Checkmark, Community, Create and Explore Channels, multi-device support, Meta AI, Disappearing messages and media, and much more.
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5. Messenger
Messenger (formerly Facebook Messenger) is another app owned by Meta. It is best for you as it integrates groups you are part of and friends on both Facebook and Instagram. It offers you tons of customization options.
6. Messages by Google
Messages by Google app uses the Rich Communication Messages. This messaging app offers all the features you’d expect from a regular feature-rich messaging app including rich communication features such as read receipts, stickers, voice notes, and more.
It has a simple user interface and lots of built-in spam protection features, and it is available only on Android devices. It is end-to-end encrypted but other platforms using RCS may not use encryption.
7. iMessage
The iMessage app is the best built-in alternative to Telegram. It is end-to-end encrypted and has all the features that a messaging platform should have like high-quality media sharing.
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8. Discord
Discord is one of the best communication apps. It has servers and channels that allow people to join to discuss and connect with other people. It has voice and video chat options and cross-platform, but it isn’t end-to-end encrypted.
9. Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is one of the best communications platforms with end-to-end encryption. It has video conferencing, real-time collaboration, file sharing, and more features.
10. Brosix
Brosix is one of the best alternatives to Telegram which offers secure messaging with end-to-end encryption. It has chat room controls, chat history archives, a virtual whiteboard, and screen-sharing features.
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