Snikket vs Telegram
| Snikket | Telegram | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $6/mo | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, Linux, self-hosted, Web | Android, api, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Account requirement | username | phone |
| Encrypted backups | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop apps | No | Yes |
| Maximum group size | 10 members | 200,000 members |
| Multi-device support | Yes | Yes |
| Disappearing messages | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Secure Messaging Apps. On Specifiction, Telegram scores higher on our published basis.