

In a one-on-one conversation using Telegram, you can initiate a "secret chat" that is encrypted. Telegram's default messaging is only encrypted between the sender and Telegram servers. Telegram uses end-to-end encryption on video and voice calls by default, however texts and file sharing do not. However, WhatsApp is owned by Facebook which makes many wonder about privacy. Security-wise, WhatsApp offers end-to-end encryption as the default for all private communication, this includes messages and calls, group and one-on-one chats as well as any photos or files you send. New versions of WhatsApp allow for PC desktop clients to be connected even if your mobile device is offline.

WhatsApp, on the other hand, stores messages and all data on your device and lets you backup conversations on Google Drive or iCloud. This is a key differentiator between the two platforms. Telegram stores all your messages in the cloud with seamless sync, meaning you can access your messages from several devices at once, and share an unlimited number of photos, videos and files of up to 2 GB each. Since it is cloud-based, all your chats will sync instantly. You can log in to Telegram from as many of your devices as you like, all at the same time. You can use Telegram on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iPhone/iOS devices.

All the messages sent in a channel have a view counter that gets updated when the message is viewed, including its forwarded copies.Ĭan I use Telegram on my phone and PC at the same time? These channels can have an unlimited number of subscribers.
