After using the Telegram app, I can say, it is a fast, powerful, secure and free app that every user should use. Whatsapp is changing frequently and developing some new and unique features. After that, there is some emptiness in Whatsapp.It is available as free download for all major platforms such as Android, iOs, Whatsapp, PC, Linux, Mac, etc. Then, how to use Telegram? It is as simple as Whatsapp. Just put your number, verify the OTP via text message or call and you are done! I have been using Telegram from last year and very much impressed with its functionality. There are many reasons why use Telegram instead of Whatsapp. You’ll sure love it after knowing its features. Let’s discuss some notable quick points of Telegram.

I'm only trying to express my opinion here, as i know some people will be speaking that i was paid to do this but, nonetheless i am not forcing you to agree with my opinion. WhatsApp is also developing new features frequently, but they are not eye-catching as compared to Telegram. So, in this WhatsApp vs Telegram war, let’s discusswhy use Telegram instead of WhatsApp.

1)Material Design
Material design of Telegram is adopted from just released Androidoperating system Lollipop 5.0. If you are using latest Gmail app, then you can easily understand that what I am saying. There is a quick blue button at the bottom of Telegram to send a message quickly or create a new group.

2)Supports All Documents
Both Whatsapp and Telegram use afaster cloud server to deliver multimedia files quickly. In the caseof documentation, Whatsapp only allows people to send Image, Video,Voice, Location, and Contact. Instead of these, Telegram supports overall types of files includes PDF, ZIP, RAR, EXE. It is a great feature that one can send anything on it, and there is no restriction on file size.

More social media platforms nd eye catchy features. This militates physical interaction.

You haven't listed the features that would convince some of us to use WhatsApp or is just one

2)Supports All Documents
Both Whatsapp and Telegram use afaster cloud server to deliver multimedia files quickly. In the case of documentation , Whatsapp only allows people to send Image, Video,Voice, Location, and Contact. Instead of these, Telegram supports overall types of files includes PDF, ZIP, RAR, EXE. It is a great feature that one can send anything on it, and there is no restriction on file size.
3)Username Facility
Username is your identity. When you set your name in Whatsapp, it only shows for group members. As like What, Telegram is also providing Username facility for its users. A user can communicate with anyone by searching its Username and chats anonymously without disclose the identity; means phone number.

asuustrike2009:
You haven't listed the features that would convince some of us to use WhatsApp or is just one

True, that's because I think he just started using it. I have been on it for more than 2 years now. So, let me help him out.

Let's start with the obvious features first, shall we?

1. END TO END ENCRYPTION: Before the likes of Whatsapp, FB and BBM thought of this, Telegram was already at the forefront. It started from the very first day Telegram was launched. It was launched with Security and Privacy as its selling points. This was demonstrated when the likes of Whatsapp and BBM were experience data leaks and server outages due to attacks from hackers.

2. SEAMLESS INTEGRATION ACROSS DEVICES: [/b]Now this can mean a lot of different things to different folks, ranging from unified look across devices to following individual and laid down design languages for the individual platforms. Whichever way you look at it, you are quite correct. On Android, it follows Android's Material Design, on Windows, Metro and also on the iOS too. And each time the app is updated with new features, it is done across board to all the platforms. The only one that doesn't usually get all the new features is the web platform and this brings me to the next feature.

[b]3. AVAILABILITY ON WIDE RANGE OF DEVICES: [/b]From Android, to Windows, to iOS, (sorry no blackberry), Telegram has native apps for each of these platforms. As you can see, it isn't available on Blackberry, but don't fret. Telegram is also available on the web. But this is a whole other feature so I will reserve it as the next one to talk about.

[b]4. WEB APP: Long before Whatsapp built their stupid web interface (yes, it's quite stupid cos it doesn't work when your phone is offline), telegram built theirs. But this isn't anything like the crap Whatsapp has. No sir, not at all. This is a full featured and standalone web app. You can log in without having to even have the app on your device and chat whether the phone that already have the app is online or not.

[b]5. SEAMLESS MESSAGING: [/b]Do you ever wish you could have the same whatsapp or bbm on multiple devices and chat from both devices at once. In that way, you can have one device low on juice or be charging and easily pick up where you left off from a different device without having to jump thru hoops? Well, wish no more folks. With Telegram, you can have one account on multiple devices and chat simultaneously from any of the connected devices. How come you ask? Well, when you log in to multiple devices, each device is synchronized that as messages are coming in, they are being displayed simultaneously on all connected devices. What about the messages you send, you ask me? Well, do you recall I said MESSAGES? That means, messages you send and those sent to you by your contacts, including group messages. That's right. They are all updated in real time as you chat. Speaking of real time updates, the app is so good at what it does that even your drafts are updated across all connected devices. Say for instance, you were typing a message on your phone and you didn't send it and dropped it to go wee wee , and on your way back you picked up your tablet and open your telegram, the unsent message will automatically show up in the chat as a draft waiting for you on the different device. So, no need to retype the entire message again just because you moved to a different device. Great, right?

[b]6. GROUPS CHANNELS AND INVITE LINKS: [/b]Whatsapp has its groups, BBM its channels. Ever wondered what will happen if BBM Channel marries Whatsapp's group? Well think no more, the answer is in Telegram. Telegram groups has the huge numbers of participant that BBM was known for back in the days, combined with the ease of Whatsapp's groups. In Telegram, you can create groups with a huge number of participants. When I say huge, I mean 5000 huge. Yeah, that's right guys. 5000 participants, I kid you not. But then again, who on earth creates a group with 5000 participants? That's like f**king crazy. But anyway, the feature is there for anyone that wants to do that. Plus, you can have multiple admins and add ppl without having them as your contacts, simply by sharing an invite link to them. Yeah, you are right, Whatsapp got the idea from Telegram and implemented that recently. Again, unlike Whatsapp but like BBM, Telegram has Channels and but unlike the huge numbers of the group, Telegram decided to respect themselves and reduce the number of participants to a mere unlimited. Now I know you are like, but unlimited is bigger than huge now. Yeah, to some ppl. Cos I personally feel unlimited is just too small. What am I saying sef, Telegram is F**KING CRAZY. What were they thinking?

[b]7. SHARING SHARING AND MORE SHARING: [/b]We all know the limits of sending files on Whatsapp and BBM. From the compression of pics to limiting of the size and format of files one can send. BBM even tried by allowing one to send a more diverse set of files unlike WhatsApp. Telegram on the other hand took the lazy and easy way out approach. Your are free to send files of up to 1gb and no restriction on the kind/format. You want to share pics, videos, documents, exe, .jpg, .mp4, .eba, .ewedu, .amala, .gala. You are free. Just share the damn thing and let me do other things

8. MESSAGE RETRACTION/EDITING, SELF-DESTRUCTING MESSAGES, SECRET CHATS: [/b]Need I say more? Before BBM thought of self destruction and retraction of messages, we were already flexing it on Telegram. You can easily edit messages that have already been sent, received and read by your contact up to two days. That's right. Even those messages you sent him/her two days ago can be edited and corrected. No need resending with an asterisk to correct your mistakes. Edited messages will bear an "edited" next to the two ticks. Similarly, you can have secret chats. Secret chats are what they are, SECRET. So, even if you are connected to multiple devices, the secret chat will only show up on the device upon which it was initiated.

[b]9. ONLINE BACKUP: Now, I know many of you will say Whatsapp backs up your chats via Google Drive these days. Yeah, but that's a recent feature and not well implemented. Imagine having to change devices and whatsapp will want to waste ur precious MB downloading videos and voice notes that you got 4years ago from a group you are no longer a member of. Telegram backs up all your chats (except secret chats) to its own servers and when you change devices, it automatically restores your chats to a reasonable period of time and none of your multimedia. The multimedia can easily be accessed by going back to the chat you got it from and clicking on shared media and you will see the thumbnails of all of them. From there, you can now download any that you need at any time you want. Again, this can be changed in the setting and have it download all your files automatically.


I will add some more features when I have time. Just manage these ones for now.

Forget the fact that WhatsApp chats are been encrypted-end to end, you still can't start a private chat on WhatsApp, Unlike Telegratm, once you end a private chat with your recipient the chat self-destructs. Another thing that makes Telegram way better than WhatsApp is the ability to share files of any type. Telegram is just way better.

2)supports all documents
Both Whatsapp and Telegram use afaster cloud server to deliver multimedia files quickly. In the caseof documentation, Whatsapp only allows people to send Image, Video,Voice, Location, and Contact. Instead of these, Telegram supports overall types of files includes PDF, ZIP, RAR, EXE. It is a great feature that one can send anything on it, and there is no restriction on file size.

Abegi.. No dey usual hi hi, have you eaten, how's your day going, kk.. ..no him I go still dey reciv ni?

Make I hear wOrd with why I should use this, why I should use that jor... .

Who whatsapp, duo, allo,bbm and co elp?

Flashh:
Telegram is boring. People using it are very few.

Even those who uses it(Telegram), still have WhatsApp as their main chatting App.

That's because they are adamant to change.

2)Supports All Documents
Both Whatsapp and Telegram use a faster cloud server to deliver multimedia files quickly.In the case of documentation, Whatsapp only allows people to send Image, Video, Voice, Location, and Contact. Instead of these, Telegram supports overall types of files includes PDF, ZIP, RAR, EXE. It is a great feature that one can send anything on it, up to 1.5gb which beats whatsapps 16mb

2)Supports All Documents For File Share
Both Whatsapp and Telegram use a faster cloud server to deliver multimedia files quickly.In the case of documentation, Whatsapp only allows people to send Image, Video, Voice, Location, and Contact. Instead of these, Telegram supports overall types of files includes PDF, ZIP, RAR, EXE. It is a greatfeature that one can send anything on it,up to 1.5gb in size.