🆚 Messenger vs. Telegram

Compare technologies based on real-world usage data *

Type

Instant messaging app
Instant messaging app

About

Messenger, formerly known as Facebook Messenger, is an instant messaging service developed by Meta, available on Android, iOS, and web platforms.

It supports one-on-one and group voice and video calls, offers optional end-to-end encryption for secret conversations, allows users to generate stickers with AI using text prompts, and provides business integrations through bots and automated replies.

Telegram is a cloud-based messaging app for mobile and desktop platforms focused on security, speed, and privacy.

It provides voice and video calls, unlimited cloud storage for regular chats and media across devices, end-to-end encryption for Secret Chats, supports groups and channels with up to 200,000 members, and allows bots and mini-apps to extend functionality.

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California, United States
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Website

Pricing

Free ✔️
Free version ✔️
Telegram PremiumVaries by country, $2.49-$4.99/month

Categories

Instant Messaging › Rank #3
Instant Messaging › Rank #2
Social Media › Rank #8

Popularity

Determined by the number of sites using each technology.

The Telegram instant messaging app is 2.9 times more popular than Messenger.
Total websites

Market share

Instant Messaging

Popularity by country

Determined by the number of sites detected from each country.

Telegram is more popular in Russia, Thailand, and Ukraine, while Messenger is more popular in Vietnam, Korea, and Poland.
Russia
Thailand
Ukraine
Iran
Vietnam
United States
Italy
India
Korea
Germany

Awards

Popularity by domain category

Determined by the number of sites in each category.

Telegram is more popular among sites focused on business, online shopping, and marketing and merchandising, while Messenger is more commonly used on fashion and beauty sites.
Business
Online Shopping
Marketing/Merchandising
General News
Education/Reference
Blogs/Wiki
Internet Services
Entertainment
Travel
Finance/Banking

Top sites

Top-ranked sites that use these technologies.

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See also

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