--- description: Learn more about Telegram price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in South Africa. Read reviews from verified users and discover similar tools. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Telegram Price, Reviews & Features - Capterra South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Customer Communications Management Software](/directory/31002/customer-communications-management/software) > [Telegram](/software/180347/telegram) # Telegram Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.za/software/180347/telegram Page: 1 / 259\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/180347/telegram?page=2) > Telegram is a secure and fast messaging application for mobile and desktop devices. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 6433 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Telegram? Telegram can be used by businesses, small teams, and international users seeking secure communication. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 6433 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Telegram Messenger ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: (Free version available) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Dutch, English, German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish - **Available Countries**: United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom ## Features - Audio Calls - Collaboration Tools - Discussions/Forums - Interaction Tracking - Multi-Channel Communication - Personalization - Search/Filter - Video Conferencing ## Integrations (2 total) - Instagram - WhatsApp ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Chat ## Category - [Customer Communications Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/31002/customer-communications-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Customer Communications Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/31002/customer-communications-management/software) - [Team Communication Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/31033/team-communication/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Google Chat](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/175800/chat) — 4.5/5 (2393 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Best private messenger" — 5.0/5 > **Themba Bongani** | *09 June 2026* | Broadcast Media | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Guys this app is the only private messenger app i prefer, I've been using this app for long,i never came across any error.. > > **Cons**: What was wrong with you guys last year cos everyone i recommended this app to , was Complaining about the Subscription stunt you pulled, they couldn't signed up because of that Subscription page was stacked on first page sign.up menu. > > Even though last year things didn't work out very fine for others atleast they didn't bother the old users and for that i appreciate it ----- ### "Great Secure Messaging App" — 5.0/5 > **Njabulo** | *16 September 2021* | Hospitality | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The security features behind it are amazing, leading against competitors > > **Cons**: It's bit as visually striking or appealing as other messaging applications ----- ### "Telegram review" — 5.0/5 > **Bhawna** | *09 August 2026* | Financial Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Telegram is fast, easy to use, and offers useful features for messaging, group chats, file sharing, and large communities. The ability to use multiple devices and share larger files is also convenient. > > **Cons**: Some users may find the large number of features and settings a little overwhelming. Large groups can also become difficult to manage, and privacy settings may require extra attention. > > Overall, my experience with Telegram was positive. It is a versatile and reliable messaging platform with strong communication and file-sharing features, although the wide range of options can take some time to get familiar with. ----- ### "Telegram is too underrated and unappreciated." — 5.0/5 > **Adarsh** | *30 November 2025* | Law Practice | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Telegram has the most privacy in any social media platform in the market now that provide similar service. The mandatory requirement of a phone number similar to WhatsApp limits fake accounts to an extend. It can be accessed from multiple devices at he same time making it very flexible and handy. > > **Cons**: The search option seems to be a bit inefficient, the key words does not always fetch desirable results, even when we type in a word to search in our conversations, it always shows something totally unrelated. That aspect I think would be better to take reference from WhatsApp or even Instagram. > > Most versatile app to use across devices for data sharing and communication. I have been using it for my work for more than 2 years and it rarely disappointed. In certain occasions it fails to send multiple files if its not selected from within the app, like when we select multiple files from our device and choose telegram to share it. ----- ### "Decent online messenger service" — 3.0/5 > **Lexus** | *06 August 2026* | Hospitality | Recommendation rating: 4.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like Telegram because it's fast, easy to use, and works well across all my devices. I can send messages, photos, videos, and large files without much hassle, and everything stays synced. I also like the group chats and channels, which make it easy to stay connected with different people and communities. Overall, it feels simple and reliable for everyday messaging. > > **Cons**: One thing I don't like about Telegram is that some of its features can be a little confusing at first because there are so many settings and options. I also wish end-to-end encryption was enabled by default for all chats instead of only Secret Chats. While it's a great messaging app overall, it can take a bit of time to learn everything it has to offer. ----- Page: 1 / 259\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/180347/telegram?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/180347/telegram) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data