Telegram pricing
Telegram has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 (Premium; billing period not shown in the listing).
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Plans and prices
- Starts at
- $4.99 (Premium; billing period not shown in the listing)
- Free plan
- Messaging, calls, groups and channels are free; Telegram says features that existed before Premium stay free.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Messaging, groups of up to 200,000 members, channels, calls, and files up to 2 GB each. |
| Telegram Premium | $4.99US App Store listing; billing period not shown | Doubled limits, 4 GB file uploads, voice-to-text and no ads. Bought in the app or via @PremiumBot. |
| Telegram Premium Annual | $35.99per year | The same Premium features billed yearly; the listing labels it Premium Annual. |
Read from apps.apple.com on Nov 12, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Telegram before you buy.
Ways to pay less for Telegram
- Other savingsCheaper Premium through @PremiumBot
Telegram says subscriptions bought through @PremiumBot cost less because Apple and Google fees do not apply; yearly plans are also discounted.
Stated on telegram.org
How Telegram's price compares
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telegram | $4.99 (Premium; billing period not shown in the listing) | Yes | |
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Each price is the vendor’s own, with its billing basis as stated. Check dates are on each tool’s page.
Telegram pricing questions
Is Telegram free?
Telegram has a free plan. Messaging, calls, groups and channels are free; Telegram says features that existed before Premium stay free. Paid plans start at $4.99 (Premium; billing period not shown in the listing).
How much does Telegram cost?
Telegram lists 3 plans. Free: $0. Telegram Premium: $4.99 US App Store listing; billing period not shown. Telegram Premium Annual: $35.99 per year. Prices were read from apps.apple.com on Nov 12, 2026.
Does Telegram have a free trial?
No free trial was listed on apps.apple.com when it was checked on Nov 12, 2026.
When were Telegram's prices last checked?
On Nov 12, 2026, against apps.apple.com. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.