Download Talkgram for Linux – Lightweight & Secure Telegram Experience

Talkgram for Linux is a cross-distribution desktop application that uses Telegram's official API but with native Linux integration. It supports keyboard shortcuts, multi-account handling, and privacy-enhanced sessions for developers and power users alike.

Linux Download Details

Compatible with: Ubuntu 20.04 +, Debian 11 +, Fedora 38 +, Arch Linux.

Highlights for Linux Users

• Native Integration: X11 and Wayland supported out-of-the-box.
• Terminal Install: Supports apt, dnf, and pacman installation methods.
• Portable Build: Run Talkgram AppImage without installation.
• OpenSSL Optimization: Compiled with system-level encryption libraries.
• Low Resource Usage: Uses < 120 MB RAM idle on GNOME and KDE.

Installation Guide

Option 1 – Using DEB (Popular for Ubuntu/Debian)

wget https://talkgr.com/download/linux/talkgram_1.0_amd64.deb
sudo dpkg -i talkgram_1.0_amd64.deb

Option 2 – Using RPM (Fedora/openSUSE)

sudo dnf install https://talkgr.com/download/linux/talkgram-1.0.x86_64.rpm

Option 3 – Using AppImage (Portable)

chmod +x Talkgram-1.0.AppImage
./Talkgram-1.0.AppImage

Tip: To auto-update, enable the Talkgram repository from Settings › Updates › Linux Packages.

Compare to Other Telegram Clients

• https://www.talkgr.com/en/blog/talkgram-vs-telegram-desktop.html
• https://www.talkgr.com/en/blog/talkgram-vs-unigram-vs-telegram-desktop.html

FAQ

Q: Can I install Talkgram without sudo?
A: Yes. Use the AppImage build; no root permissions required.

Q: Does Talkgram support ARM Linux devices like Raspberry Pi?
A: Experimental ARM64 builds are available on Talkgr.com (beta section).

Q: How do I update Talkgram on Linux?
A: Run 'sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade talkgram' or re-download the AppImage.

Q: Will Talkgram sync with Telegram Desktop sessions?
A: Yes, Talkgram uses Telegram's official API so your data and chats remain in sync.