Yes, Telegram is completely free to use.

How do I uninstall Telegram?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask telegram`. Homebrew will remove Telegram and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

What are alternatives to Telegram?

There are several communication apps available for macOS. Browse the Communication category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update Telegram to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask telegram` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Does Telegram work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, Telegram can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.

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PublishedJanuary 1, 2026•UpdatedApril 9, 2026

Cloud-based messaging app

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What is Telegram?

Cloud-based messaging app

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask telegram

How to Install Telegram on Mac

Follow these steps to install Telegram using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask telegram
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask telegram
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm telegram is installed, then try `telegram --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Telegram
Run `telegram` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Professional support available

Pros

✓Simple one-command installation
✓Well-maintained and regularly updated
✓Completely free to use

Cons

✗Requires Homebrew to be installed
✗macOS only

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Frequently Asked Questions about Telegram

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run `brew install --cask telegram`. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run `telegram` from Terminal.

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Cloud-based messaging app

CommunicationFree

What is Telegram?

Cloud-based messaging app

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask telegram

How to Install Telegram on Mac

Follow these steps to install Telegram using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask telegram
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask telegram
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm telegram is installed, then try `telegram --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Telegram
Run `telegram` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).