WhatsApp and Telegram have become a part of our regular communication, as these two are the most popular channels of communication. Both apps offer a wide range of features for their users, but each caters to a different user base.
Whether it’s sharing a file in a college group or chatting with friends, most of us prefer WhatsApp or Telegram to connect with our loved ones.
In this article, we will take a comprehensive look at both the messaging app offerings and services.
Interface
WhatsApp offers a user-friendly interface, making it easy to navigate and explore features like status, chats, calls, and channels.
Whereas Telegram offers a customizable interface, it allows users to change the theme and background of chat. Users can personalize it according to their preferences.
Messaging Features
WhatsApp offers a range of messaging features that include text messages and voice notes as well. It also allows users to make voice calls and video calls.
Whereas Telegram allows large group chats and channels. Users can create groups with up to 200,000 members and send messages to an unlimited number of subscribers via channels. Telegram also provides chat customization options, such as chat folders, pinned messages, and the ability to mute discussions for particular times.
Media Sharing
WhatsApp allows multimedia sharing such as photos, videos, and documents. It also allows users to make online payments. It automatically adapts video quality and size according to internet connection speed. For those with a quicker internet connection, the default video size restriction is 100 MB, and the resolution is 720p. However, for those with poorer internet connections, the default video size restriction is set to 64 MB, and the resolution is dropped to 480p.
Whereas Telegram allows its users to share files up to 2 GB in size without any restrictions. Users can share big files like movies or any type of file without any interruption. Its cloud-based storage system enables users to access their media and files from any device, without regard for local storage constraints. It also supports high-resolution pictures and videos.
Security
WhatsApp offers end-to-end encryption to its users, offering a secure channel to communicate. On the other hand, Telegram offers encryption for ‘Secret Chats’ only, which means to secure communication users have to manually enable the option of ‘Secret Chats’ and their regular chats are not end-to-end encrypted by default.
Group Chats
For group chats, WhatsApp allows only 1,024 members. On the other hand, Telegram allows its users to create groups with up to 2,000 members and send messages to an unlimited number of subscribers via channels.
WhatsApp allows multimedia sharing in groups, including photos, videos, and voice notes. Whereas Telegram offers a wide range of features such as role-based permissions, customizable group settings, and advanced moderation tools.
Both apps offer unique features tailored to user needs. Ultimately, the choice comes down to personal preference. For group communication, Telegram is one of the best options available, whereas, for quick communication, WhatsApp is the best option.
