Signal vs Telegram : Which is Better?

Signal

Signal is the most scalable encryption tool. Developed by Open Whisper Systems

License: Open Source

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux Android iPhone

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	Signal	Telegram
Built-in File transfer
Encrypted chat
End-to-end encryption
Group chat
Works offline too
Based on phone number
Video call
Voice messages
Ad-free
Chat
Client side encryption
Color coding
Electron based
Encrypted calls
Encrypted Connection
Encrypted VoIP calls
Encryption
End-to-End Encryption
Forward Secrecy
Group Messaging
Integrated File Sharing
Mobile friendly
Night mode/Dark Theme
Works Offline
Protected by Password
Privacy focused
Privacy-friendly
Private messaging
Security & Privacy
Security focused
Self destructing messages
File Sending
SMS Messaging
Video calling
Voice Call
Voice chat
IFTTT integration
Lightweight
Messages in cloud
Public groups chat
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
File transfer
Folders
Free Speech
GPS Location Tracking
In-Game Overlay
Instant view
Messaging
Multi Device Support
Multiple languages
Multiple Account support
Persistent History
Photo Sharing
Portable
Private Chat
Progressive Web App
Push to talk
Scheduled messages
Search by tags
Secret chats
Large File Transfer
Share Videos
Stickers
Switching between platform
Sync across Devices
Support for Themes
Two factor authentication
Decentralized
Peer-To-Peer
Share your screen
Gmail integration
Support for Multiple protocols
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Forums
Video Conferencing
Federation
File sharing
SIP client