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MTProto vs XMPP

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 xmpp when building real-time messaging applications, iot ecosystems, or collaborative platforms that require interoperability and decentralization. Here's our take.

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MTProto

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

MTProto

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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

XMPP

Developers should learn XMPP when building real-time messaging applications, IoT ecosystems, or collaborative platforms that require interoperability and decentralization

Pros

  • +It is ideal for scenarios needing federated communication (like email), secure end-to-end encryption, or integration with existing XMPP-based services such as chat servers or enterprise collaboration tools
  • +Related to: xml, tcp-ip

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use MTProto if: You want 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 and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use XMPP if: You prioritize it is ideal for scenarios needing federated communication (like email), secure end-to-end encryption, or integration with existing xmpp-based services such as chat servers or enterprise collaboration tools over what MTProto offers.

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The Bottom Line
MTProto wins

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

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