Bettergram Messenger

This app is portable making it even more user friendly! No installations needed, just unzip and execute. I will patiently wait for multi-user support, Max ;)

Pros:

Pin more than 5 chats, categorize chats, segregate announcement channels, etc.

Cons:

No support for multiple users unless you run multiple instances

Additionally, if you're into cryptocurrencies, Bettergram offers sweet panel for tracking the prices.

Pros:

Many small improvements over Telegram really add up to one big reason why you might want to consider it as alternative.

Cons:

Depending on the client you used before, some shortcuts might be different than the one you got used too.

Bettergram was built out of personal frustration. When you use Telegram for the cryptocurrency industry, you'll often be in dozens of groups and announcement channels. Because Telegram doesn't have the ability to instantly read DMs or pin more than 5 messages, your most important messages often get buried to the bottom of your list. Missing just 1 critical message can cost you immense amounts of time and opportunity. We're super passionate about building software that helps people do more with their time. Try it out and let me know how you like it!