Mastodon
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VisitMastodon vs Telegram
What both publish
| Fact | Mastodon | Telegram |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2016 | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Product | Mastodon is free, open-source decentralized social media software for short-form social networking. | Telegram describes itself as a cloud-based mobile and desktop messaging app focused on security and speed. |
| Security | Mastodon requires HTTP signatures to validate that received activity was authored by the actor generating it. | Secret Chats use end-to-end encryption and are available only on the devices where they were sent or received; cloud chats are stored encrypted on Telegram servers. |
| Support | Mastodon lists separate contact addresses for business hosting, security reports, legal matters, and general inquiries. | Telegram directs users to its FAQ and provides a contact option for Telegram Support. |
Mastodon plans
- Mastodon softwareFree
- Institutional hosting and supportPriced on request
Telegram plans
- FreeFree
- Telegram Premium—
Pick Mastodon if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Telegram if…
Telegram suits people who want messaging across devices, large groups, channels, or developer integrations. Business users and small teams may also use groups, usernames, desktop apps, and file sharing to communicate.