between Telegram and WhatsApp have many similar features, such as the ability to send messages, share files, and create groups. WhatsApp also continues to update its features to compete, such as by presenting features that were previously better known on Telegram, such as stickers, message reactions, and dark mode.

However, Telegram still has advantages in several areas, for example in terms of privacy with a secret chat feature that can be set to disappear automatically. Telegram also offers support for very large groups and more flexible cloud-based storage,