Telegram vs Slack

The messaging app that's fast, secure, and has more bots than a sci-fi convention meets the digital watercooler that somehow became your office. Here's our take.

Telegram

The messaging app that's fast, secure, and has more bots than a sci-fi convention.

Pros

• Cloud-based sync across devices without storage limits
• Powerful bot API for automation and integrations
• Secret Chats with end-to-end encryption and self-destructing messages

Cons

• Default chats are not end-to-end encrypted, requiring manual activation for Secret Chats
• Can feel bloated with features like channels and games, distracting from core messaging

Slack

Nice Pick

The digital watercooler that somehow became your office. Great for chat, terrible for focus.

Pros

• Seamless integrations with tools like GitHub and Google Drive
• Powerful search and channel organization for team discussions
• Real-time notifications and easy file sharing
• Customizable bots and workflows for automation

Cons

• Notifications can be overwhelming and disrupt deep work
• Free plan limits message history and integrations

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. Telegram is a hosting & deployment while Slack is a devtools. We picked Slack based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

Slack wins

Based on overall popularity. Slack is more widely used, but Telegram excels in its own space.