Kotatogram Desktop, being based on Telegram Desktop, has all its features, but it also has some more useful and cosmetic features.
Publisher’s description
What is Kotatogram Desktop?
Kotatogram Desktop by Kotatogram is open-source Windows software in the chat & messaging category. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (kotatogram/kotatogram-desktop) has 1,384 stars. Similar programs include Signal, Telegram Desktop and Slack.
Project description on GitHub: “Experimental Telegram Desktop fork.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Kotatogram Desktop is an open-source chat & messaging tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Kotatogram Desktop safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
92739A105CED38479ABAB7B56DF8D1BC542AD1A64905304BC1E4071CE409347F· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4.8Latest | January 20, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Kotatogram.Kotatogram -escoop install extras/kotatogram1.4.8-win64-installer.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub io.github.kotatogramInformation
- Publisher
- Kotatogram
- Category
- Chat & messaging
- Licence
- GPLv3
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/kotatogram/kotatogram-desktop
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- 15+
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 1.4.8
- Released
- January 20, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- January 20, 2022
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 1,384
- GitHub forks
- 147
- Website
- kotatogram.github.io
- winget ID
- Kotatogram.Kotatogram
- Scoop package
- extras/kotatogram
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kotatogram Desktop free?
Yes. Kotatogram Desktop is open-source software under the GPLv3 licence.
Is Kotatogram Desktop safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Kotatogram Desktop with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Kotatogram Desktop be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Kotatogram Desktop support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit and 32-bit.
Does Kotatogram Desktop run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Kotatogram Desktop without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Kotatogram Desktop?
Signal, Telegram Desktop, Slack, Discord and Rocket.Chat. The alternatives page compares them.
