A messaging app and network that uses no user identifiers, with end-to-end encryption and private message routing across iOS, Android, desktop and CLI.
19.6K1.4KHaskellAGPL-3.0Updated 14 hours ago
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Best open-source alternatives to Telegram (2026)
Looking for a free, open-source alternative to Telegram? These 1 projects can replace it. Each one passed our quality screening and is explained in plain words, so you can compare stars, license and maintenance at a glance.
Quick comparison
| Project | Stars | License | Last commit |
|---|---|---|---|
| simplex-chat/simplex-chat | ★ 19.6K | AGPL-3.0 | 14 hours ago |
FAQ
- Is there a free, open-source alternative to Telegram?
- Yes. The most popular open-source alternatives to Telegram on Repolode are simplex-chat.
- Which Telegram alternative should I choose?
- simplex-chat has the most GitHub stars and is released under AGPL-3.0. Compare the license and last commit of each option in the table above before choosing.