Adium
A classic instant messaging client for macOS built on libpurple, with tabbed chats, themes and OTR encryption.GetGPL-2.0
Telegram for macOS
Telegram's Swift-based Mac client for chats, channels, calls and file sharing.
GPL-2.0 · Downloads from macos.telegram.org
- License
- GPL-2.0
- Open source
- Source
- GitHub
- overtake
- Verified
- 2026
About Telegram for macOS
This is the official source for Telegram's Mac-specific client, distinct from the cross-platform Telegram Desktop app listed separately in this catalog. It covers private and group chats, channels, voice and video calls, and media sharing with a macOS-style interface.
Telegram publishes it through the Mac App Store and as a direct download from its macOS site; the GitHub repository carries source but no binary releases. Using it requires a Telegram account and Telegram's servers.
Information
- Source code
- overtake/TelegramSwift
- License
- GPL-2.0
- Website
- macos.telegram.org
- Download
- macos.telegram.org
- Category
- Internet
- Evidence checked
- Tags
Maco links to each project’s official download. Check its release notes for macOS version and Apple silicon support. The verification date records our license and source review, not a security audit.
Sources and image credits
- github.com/overtake/TelegramSwift
- github.com/overtake/TelegramSwift/blob/master/LICENSE
- macos.telegram.org
- apps.apple.com/app/id747648890
- icon.png: Telegram. Telegram name and logo are trademarks of Telegram; not covered by the GPL-2.0 code license.
License and artwork notices
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