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	Telegram	WhatsApp Best match for you
Your score	7.3	7.4
AppDuo score	7.3	7.4
Ease of use	7.4	8.6
Features	8.8	7.8
Value for money	8.5	8.5
Performance	7.5	7.7
Support	5.0	5.0
Privacy & security	6.5	7.0
Starts at	$4.99/mo	Free
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Public API
Self-hostable
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Real-time collaboration
End-to-end encryption
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Launched	2013	2009
Developer	Telegram FZ-LLC	WhatsApp LLC (Meta)
Best for	Community and channel admins who need large groups plus moderation tools, bots and automation Multi-device users who want synced chat history and large file transfers Developers who want the Bot API, a public API and open-source clients	People keeping in touch with friends and family abroad who want end-to-end encryption by default Businesses and shops that want customer support through WhatsApp Business and its API

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