Category: Messaging

8 European alternatives to Telegram — GDPR-compliant & EU-hosted.

Cloud-based messaging app headquartered in the UAE

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Facts

Headquarters: AE (OTHER)
Category: Messaging
Type: Product
GDPR-compliant: Yes
Open-source: No
Data hosting: US, EU

Top EU-based & GDPR-compliant alternatives to Telegram

Conversations (XMPP)
XMPP chat client for Android with OMEMO encryption
DE · open-source
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Delta Chat
German open-source messenger via existing email infrastructure
DE · open-source
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Dino
Modern XMPP desktop client with OMEMO encryption
DE · open-source
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Jami
French peer-to-peer communication platform without a central server
FR · open-source
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Olvid
French ANSSI-certified encrypted messenger
FR · open-source
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Quicksy
XMPP messaging app with phone number linking for easy contact
DE · open-source
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Tox
Decentralised peer-to-peer messaging protocol with end-to-end encryption
DE · open-source
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Wire
Swiss messaging platform with end-to-end encryption for business use
CH · open-source
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Frequently asked questions

What is the best European alternative to Telegram?

It depends on your use case. Strong EU alternatives to Telegram include Conversations (XMPP), Delta Chat and Dino. On this page you can compare 8 EU alternatives by jurisdiction, data residency and open-source status.

Are there open-source alternatives to Telegram?

Yes. Open-source EU alternatives to Telegram include Conversations (XMPP), Delta Chat, Dino, Jami, Olvid, Quicksy, Tox and Wire. These keep your data fully under your own control and let you self-host if you want to.

Is Telegram GDPR-compliant and where is the data hosted?

Telegram is headquartered in AE (OTHER) and hosts data in US, EU. The vendor states it is GDPR-compliant, but the data falls under non-EU jurisdiction. For full EU data residency the EU alternatives on this page usually offer more certainty.

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