ICQ vs Telegram : Which is Better?

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ICQ

ICQ is an open source instant messaging software. Developed by ICQ

License: Free

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux Online Windows Mobile

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Telegram

Telegram is a free cloud-based instant messaging platform. Developed by Telegram LLC

License: Free

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux Online Android

ICQ VS Telegram Feature comparision

Feature ICQ Telegram
Chat
Messaging
Video chat
Web-Based
Stickers
Chat Bot
Lightweight
Cloud sync
End-to-End Encryption
Encrypted chat
Security focused
Privacy-friendly
Share your screen
Video calling
Voice Call
Decentralized
Group chat
Security & Privacy
Peer-To-Peer
Privacy focused
Support for Multiple protocols
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Custom Backgrounds
Forums
Animated stickers
Call Transfer
Desktop Sharing
Threaded Conversations
Group collaboration
Chat organizer
In-app Money Transfer
Built-in File transfer
IFTTT integration
Messages in cloud
Works offline too
Based on phone number
Public groups chat
Self destructing messages
Voice messages
Ad-free
Anonymous groups
Anonymous Secure Filesharing
Auto-delete
Bots
Built-in Photo editor
Channels
Chat history
Cloud based
Sync Contacts
Custom themes
Customizable Themes
Data-encryption
Encrypted calls
Encrypted VoIP calls
Encryption
File transfer
Folders
Free Speech
GPS Location Tracking
In-Game Overlay
Instant view
Integrated File Sharing
Multi Device Support
Multiple languages
Multiple Account support
Night mode/Dark Theme
Works Offline
Persistent History
Photo Sharing
Portable
Private Chat
Private messaging
Progressive Web App
Push to talk
Scheduled messages
Search by tags
Secret chats
Large File Transfer
Share Videos
Switching between platform
Sync across Devices
Support for Themes
Two factor authentication
Voice chat
Gmail integration
Video Conferencing
Federation
File sharing
SIP client
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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