TelegramLinux
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Telegram como alternativa Linux ao WhatsApp Desktop
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Nossa avaliação
Telegram works well as a Linux replacement for WhatsApp Desktop for users who need cloud‑synced messaging, large file sharing, and independent operation from a phone. It lacks native voice/video calling on Linux and does not mirror a phone's existing WhatsApp contacts, so it fits best for people open to moving to a new platform or who primarily need text, media, and group chat features.
- Licença
- GPL-3.0
- Preço
- Grátis
- Versão mais recente
- 7.3.2 (20 de outubro de 2026)
- Avaliação
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O que funciona igual
- Both provide instant text messaging with rich media support
- End‑to‑end encryption for private chats
- Desktop notifications and cross‑platform availability
- Ability to send files and images
O que muda
- Telegram works without a phone tethered; WhatsApp Desktop requires the phone to stay connected
- Telegram offers unlimited cloud storage and larger file limits; WhatsApp caps files at 100 MB
- Voice and video calls are not officially supported on Telegram's Linux client, while WhatsApp provides them
- Contact sync is automatic in WhatsApp (mirrors phone contacts); Telegram requires manual contact addition or username lookup
Abrindo seus arquivos do WhatsApp Desktop
Telegram stores messages and media in its own cloud; there is no direct way to import WhatsApp Desktop chat export files (.txt or .zip) into Telegram. Exported WhatsApp chats can be opened with a text editor, but they cannot be automatically migrated to Telegram.
Trocando o WhatsApp Desktop pelo Telegram, passo a passo
- Install Telegram from Flathub or your distro's repository.
- Create a Telegram account using your phone number.
- Export your WhatsApp chats from the mobile app (Settings → Chats → Export Chat).
- Save the exported files to a known folder on Linux.
- Open the exported .txt files with a text editor to view history; manually copy important messages into Telegram if needed.
- Invite your contacts to Telegram using usernames or phone numbers.
Principais recursos do Telegram
- Sincronização multiplataforma sem necessidade de telefone
- Tamanho de arquivo ilimitado (até 2 GB por arquivo)
- Criptografia de ponta a ponta com AES de 256 bits e RSA de 2048 bits
- Suporte a grupos grandes (até 200 000 membros)
- Plataforma de bots integrada
- API aberta e builds verificáveis
- Baixo consumo de dados em conexões fracas
Como instalar o Telegram no Linux
flatpak install flathub org.telegram.desktopsudo pacman -S telegram-desktopsudo zypper install telegram-desktopPerguntas frequentes
Can I still receive WhatsApp messages on Linux after switching to Telegram?
No. WhatsApp messages are tied to the WhatsApp service; you would need to keep WhatsApp Desktop installed and the phone connected to continue receiving them.
Does Telegram support end‑to‑end encryption for all chats on Linux?
Only secret chats use end‑to‑end encryption; regular cloud chats are encrypted in transit and at rest but are stored on Telegram's servers.
Will my Telegram contacts be synced automatically from my phone?
Telegram syncs contacts that are also Telegram users; otherwise you must add them manually or share your username.
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