This comparison examines the verified downloads for WhatsApp Desktop and Telegram, based solely on the provided data from Download.chat.
WhatsApp Desktop, developed by Meta Platforms, Inc., is available on macOS and Windows platforms. Its version information is not provided in the data.
Telegram, developed by Telegram, is available on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, and Windows platforms. The current version listed is 12.8.3.
- Platform availability: WhatsApp Desktop supports macOS and Windows; Telegram supports a wider range including mobile and web.
- Vendor: WhatsApp Desktop is from Meta Platforms, Inc., while Telegram is from Telegram.
- Version specificity: Telegram has a specified version (12.8.3); WhatsApp Desktop’s version is unspecified in the data.
Based on the provided data, Telegram offers broader platform support and includes a specific version number, whereas WhatsApp Desktop is limited to two desktop platforms with no version provided.