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Telegram als Linux-Alternative zu Signal Desktop
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Telegram is a functional replacement for Signal Desktop if you prioritize cloud sync, large file sharing, and group management over strict end-to-end encryption defaults. It is not a drop-in swap because your contacts must also use Telegram; you cannot message Signal users directly. Choose Telegram if you need to send files larger than 100 MB or manage huge communities. Stick with Signal if you require default E2E encryption for all chats or if your contact list is locked into the Signal ecosystem. The interface is familiar, but the security model differs significantly in how keys are managed and shared.
- Lizenz
- GPL-3.0
- Preis
- Kostenlos
- Aktuelle Version
- 7.3.3 (21. Oktober 2026)
- Bewertung
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Was gleich funktioniert
- Encrypted messaging and calling capabilities
- Cross-platform support including Linux, Windows, and mobile
- Open-source client available on Flathub
- Support for group chats and media sharing
Was anders ist
- Signal uses default E2E encryption for all chats; Telegram uses it only for 'Secret Chats'
- Telegram offers cloud-based unlimited storage; Signal stores history locally on devices
- Signal is non-profit and ad-free; Telegram has a for-profit backend with optional premium features
- Telegram supports groups up to 200,000 members; Signal groups are smaller
- Telegram allows file sizes up to 2 GB; Signal limits are lower
Ihre Signal Desktop-Dateien öffnen
There is no direct file compatibility between Signal Desktop and Telegram. You cannot open Signal database files in Telegram. If you need to transfer media, you must export images or videos from Signal and manually upload them to Telegram. Chat history is not portable between the two platforms as they use different data structures and encryption protocols.
Von Signal Desktop zu Telegram wechseln – Schritt für Schritt
- Install Telegram from Flathub or your distro's package manager
- Register a new account using your phone number
- Inform your contacts to join Telegram and share their new handles
- Manually upload any critical media files from Signal to Telegram
- Uninstall Signal Desktop once you have confirmed all necessary contacts are active on Telegram
Wichtige Funktionen von Telegram
- Plattformübergreifende Synchronisierung ohne Smartphone-Verbindung
- Unbegrenzte Dateigröße (bis zu 2 GB pro Datei)
- Ende-zu-Ende-Verschlüsselung mit 256-Bit-AES und 2048-Bit-RSA
- Unterstützung für große Gruppenchats (bis zu 200 000 Mitglieder)
- Integrierte Bot-Plattform
- Offene API und verifizierbare Builds
- Geringer Datenverbrauch bei schwachen Verbindungen
Telegram unter Linux installieren
flatpak install flathub org.telegram.desktopsudo pacman -S telegram-desktopsudo zypper install telegram-desktopHäufige Fragen
Can I message my Signal contacts on Telegram?
No. Telegram and Signal are separate networks. Your contacts must also install and register on Telegram to chat with you there.
Is Telegram as secure as Signal by default?
Not exactly. Signal encrypts everything by default. Telegram encrypts standard chats server-side; only 'Secret Chats' are end-to-end encrypted by default.
Does Telegram require my phone to be online?
No. Telegram apps are standalone. You can use the desktop client without your phone connected, unlike some other messengers.