Feature | Telegram | Google Allo |
---|---|---|
Built-in File transfer | ||
Encrypted chat | ||
Group chat | ||
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 | ||
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 | ||
End-to-End Encryption | ||
File transfer | ||
Folders | ||
Free Speech | ||
GPS Location Tracking | ||
In-Game Overlay | ||
Instant view | ||
Integrated File Sharing | ||
Messaging | ||
Multi Device Support | ||
Multiple languages | ||
Multiple Account support | ||
Night mode/Dark Theme | ||
Works Offline | ||
Persistent History | ||
Photo Sharing | ||
Portable | ||
Privacy focused | ||
Private Chat | ||
Private messaging | ||
Progressive Web App | ||
Push to talk | ||
Scheduled messages | ||
Search by tags | ||
Secret chats | ||
Security & Privacy | ||
Security focused | ||
Large File Transfer | ||
Share Videos | ||
Stickers | ||
Switching between platform | ||
Sync across Devices | ||
Support for Themes | ||
Two factor authentication | ||
Voice Call | ||
Voice chat | ||
Privacy-friendly | ||
Decentralized | ||
Peer-To-Peer | ||
Video calling | ||
Share your screen | ||
Gmail integration | ||
Support for Multiple protocols | ||
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions | ||
Forums | ||
Video Conferencing | ||
Federation | ||
File sharing | ||
SIP client | ||
End-to-end encryption | ||
Canned responses | ||
In-app Money Transfer | ||
Picture sharing | ||
Facebook integration |