Telegram vs BiP

Telegram9.1Visit BBiP8.4Visit

Higher score Telegram #2 in WhatsApp Alternatives 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Telegram

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B BiP #8 in WhatsApp Alternatives 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit BiP

• Telegram fits best

  Large communities and cross-device messaging

• BiP fits best

  Free messaging with large groups and translation

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Side by side

Feature	Telegram 9.1/10 Visit ↗	BBiP 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.4
Ranking	#2 in WhatsApp Alternatives	#8 in WhatsApp Alternatives
Best for	Large communities and cross-device messaging	Free messaging with large groups and translation
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Compliance	GDPR, 2FA	GDPR
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Telegram 2/5 · BiP 3/5
Default E2E encryption	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Desktop apps	✓	✓
Multi-device support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Voice and video calls	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Open source	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Max group size	200000 members (best)	1000 members
Our review
Pros	Free messaging syncs across web, desktop and mobile Groups support up to 200,000 members, alongside broadcast channels Bots, usernames and an open API support flexible extensions	Group chats support up to 1,000 people. Group voice and video calls support up to 32 participants. Instant translation and chat transfer help ease switching.
Cons	End-to-end encryption applies to Secret Chats, not regular cloud chats Secret Chats are device-specific and are not stored in the cloud Premium pricing varies by country, app store and payment provider	Automatic end-to-end encryption covers one-to-one messages and calls. Group calls are limited to 32 participants. No paid tier is described for buyers seeking expanded plans.
Our verdict	Telegram is a cloud-based messaging app for individuals, communities, businesses and small teams. It combines private messaging with groups, broadcast channels, voice and video calls, file sharing, bots and usernames. Free accounts can… Read the review →	BiP is a free messaging and communication app developed in Türkiye and owned by Turkcell İletişim Hizmetleri A.Ş. It supports one-to-one conversations, groups of up to 1,000 people, voice and video calling, disappearing messages, status… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Telegram — where it wins

  • Free messaging syncs across web, desktop and mobile
  • Groups support up to 200,000 members, alongside broadcast channels
  • Bots, usernames and an open API support flexible extensions

  Where it doesn't

  • End-to-end encryption applies to Secret Chats, not regular cloud chats
  • Secret Chats are device-specific and are not stored in the cloud
  • Premium pricing varies by country, app store and payment provider

• BiP — where it wins

  • Group chats support up to 1,000 people.
  • Group voice and video calls support up to 32 participants.
  • Instant translation and chat transfer help ease switching.

  Where it doesn't

  • Automatic end-to-end encryption covers one-to-one messages and calls.
  • Group calls are limited to 32 participants.
  • No paid tier is described for buyers seeking expanded plans.

• Telegram9.1/10 · Free plan

  A broad messaging app for communities, with end-to-end encryption confined to Secret Chats.

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• BBiP8.4/10 · Free plan

  A free messaging app with large groups and automatic encryption for one-to-one chats and calls.

  Visit BiPFull verdict →