Pidgin vs Telegram : Which is Better?

Pidgin

Pidgin is a free and open-source chat client which supports AIM, Google Talk, ICQ, XMPP protocols. Developed by Pidgin

License: Open Source

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux BSD PortableApps.com

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

Feature	Pidgin	Telegram
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Multiple languages
Multiple protocols
Video call
Voice Call
Chat
Messaging
Support for Multiple protocols
Multiple Account support
Multiple chat protocols
Plugins
Portable
Supports XMPP
Video calling
Xmpp
End-to-End Encryption
Decentralized
Group chat
Security & Privacy
Video Conferencing
Privacy-friendly
Federation
File sharing
File transfer
SIP client
Facebook integration
Encrypted chat
Picture sharing
Multi-messenger
Customizable
Audio Calling
Integrated File Sharing
Built-in File transfer
IFTTT integration
Lightweight
Messages in cloud
Works offline too
Based on phone number
Public groups chat
Self destructing messages
Voice messages
Ad-free
Animated stickers
Anonymous groups
Anonymous Secure Filesharing
Auto-delete
Bots
Built-in Photo editor
Channels
Chat Bot
Chat history
Chat organizer
Cloud based
Cloud sync
Sync Contacts
Custom Backgrounds
Custom themes
Customizable Themes
Data-encryption
Encrypted calls
Encrypted VoIP calls
Encryption
Folders
Free Speech
GPS Location Tracking
In-Game Overlay
Instant view
Multi Device Support
Night mode/Dark Theme
Works Offline
Persistent History
Photo Sharing
Privacy focused
Private Chat
Private messaging
Progressive Web App
Push to talk
Scheduled messages
Search by tags
Secret chats
Security focused
Large File Transfer
Share Videos
Stickers
Switching between platform
Sync across Devices
Support for Themes
Two factor authentication
Voice chat
Peer-To-Peer
Share your screen
Gmail integration
Forums