Telegram’s Coolest Tools That WhatsApp Still Doesn’t Have
Humpy Adepu
Channels for Broadcasting: Telegram allows creating public or private channels for broadcasting messages to an unlimited audience, perfect for news or communities. WhatsApp lacks this broad reach
Bots and Mini-Apps: Telegram's open API enables powerful bots for various functions like games, reminders, file conversions, and even mini-apps directly within chats. WhatsApp has limited bot integration
Cloud-Based Sync: All Telegram chats and media are cloud-synced, allowing seamless access from multiple devices without needing your phone online. WhatsApp's multi-device is more limited
Larger File Sharing: Telegram supports sending files up to 2GB (4GB for Premium users), significantly more than WhatsApp's 2GB limit for media and 100MB for documents
Message Editing After Sending: You can edit sent messages on Telegram for up to 48 hours, fixing typos or clarifying details. WhatsApp recently added editing, but it has a time limit
Scheduled Messages: Telegram lets you schedule messages to be sent at a specific date and time, useful for reminders or reaching contacts in different time zones. WhatsApp lacks this
Secret Chats with Self-Destruct: Telegram offers "Secret Chats" with end-to-end encryption, screenshot prevention, and self-destructing messages, providing enhanced privacy. WhatsApp's E2EE is default for all chats
Chat Folders: Organize your chats into custom folders (e.g., Work, Family, Unread) for better management and decluttering your main chat list. WhatsApp does not have this
Username for Privacy: Telegram allows users to set a unique username, enabling communication without sharing your phone number, adding an extra layer of privacy. WhatsApp requires phone numbers