MTProto vs Signal Protocol

Developers should learn MTProto when building or integrating with Telegram's ecosystem, such as creating bots, custom clients, or third-party services that interact with Telegram's API meets developers should learn the signal protocol when building secure communication applications that require strong privacy guarantees, such as messaging apps, video calls, or file-sharing services. Here's our take.

MTProto

Nice Pick

Developers should learn MTProto when building or integrating with Telegram's ecosystem, such as creating bots, custom clients, or third-party services that interact with Telegram's API

Pros

• It is essential for implementing secure communication channels in applications that require Telegram's specific encryption standards or for those working on privacy-focused messaging platforms that study its design
• Related to: telegram-api, end-to-end-encryption

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Signal Protocol

Developers should learn the Signal Protocol when building secure communication applications that require strong privacy guarantees, such as messaging apps, video calls, or file-sharing services

Pros

• It is essential for implementing end-to-end encryption in scenarios where user data must be protected from eavesdropping, including in healthcare, finance, or activist tools, due to its robust cryptographic properties and open-source nature
• Related to: end-to-end-encryption, cryptography

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. MTProto is a protocol while Signal Protocol is a concept. We picked MTProto based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

MTProto wins

Based on overall popularity. MTProto is more widely used, but Signal Protocol excels in its own space.