Differences between Telegram and WhatsApp

Telegram and WhatsApp are two of the most popular instant messengers, providing a similar set of functions, but there are also differences. Let's look at some key differences between them:

1. Privacy and Security:

- Telegram offers a wider range of privacy features, such as secret chats with automatic message destruction, the ability to hide your phone number from other users, and two-factor authentication.

- WhatsApp also has privacy features including encrypted chats, but they are less advanced and efficient than Telegram.

2. Cloud data storage:

- In Telegram, all messages, media files and documents are stored in the cloud, which allows you to access them from any device.

- WhatsApp uses cloud storage only for chat backup and does not provide functionality similar to cloud storage in Telegram. All your chat data is stored on your device.

3. Maximum file size:

- Telegram allows you to send files up to 2GB in size, while WhatsApp limits file sizes to just 100MB.

4. Group chats:

- Both apps support group chats, but Telegram allows you to create groups of up to 200,000 members, while WhatsApp limits the maximum number of participants in a group to 256 members.

5. Openness of the platform:

— Telegram is open to third-party developers and offers an API for creating bots and third-party applications based on its messenger.

- WhatsApp has more limited access for developers and does not provide features such as an API for creating bots.

6. Business functions:

- WhatsApp offers business tools such as WhatsApp Business API, making it popular among business users to connect with customers.

— Telegram also has business opportunities, but they are less widespread and developed compared to WhatsApp.

Overall, both applications have their advantages and disadvantages. The choice between them largely depends on your preferences: from design, preference for any functionality, privacy to the security of your data and other aspects of using the messenger.