BotLaunch positions itself as a Telegram-first platform with two pillars. It runs your channel or group on autopilot with no-code moderation and automation, and it can turn your bot into a Telegram Mini App storefront that opens inside the chat. Chatfuel is also used to build chatbots, but the exact fit depends on whether you need Telegram community management and an in-chat Mini App store.
BotLaunch vs Chatfuel, features and pricing
Community management (Telegram channel and group)
- BotLaunch: You add the bot to your channel or group as an admin and enable up to 165 module types from the dashboard. Modules cover moderation (anti-spam, anti-flood, CAPTCHA, word and link filters, warnings, bans, raid protection), user management, analytics, automation, and AI replies and chatbot features.
- Chatfuel: Chatbot building for audiences that interact in chat. (We do not list specific Chatfuel Telegram community module counts or verified pricing here.)
Mini App store inside Telegram
- BotLaunch: The Mini App builder creates a storefront that opens inside the Telegram chat. Customers do not need a website or a separate app. It includes 21 ready-made storefront designs and uses content blocks plus a theme engine (palette, fonts, layout).
- Chatfuel: We are not claiming Chatfuel supports the same Telegram Mini App store approach without verified details.
BotLaunch manager pricing (ONLY BotLaunch manager)
- Free: $0/mo, 1 channel, basic moderation, CAPTCHA and anti-spam, basic analytics, no ads.
- Starter: $15/mo, up to 3 channels, full moderation suite, welcomes and triggers, warnings and bans.
- Pro: $39/mo, up to 10 channels, advanced analytics, anti-scam, broadcasts, auto-funnels, AI features.
- Business: $99/mo, unlimited channels, paid memberships, your own branded bot, API access, priority support.
BotLaunch Mini App store pricing (ONLY BotLaunch Mini App)
- Free: $0/mo, up to 10 products, 150 orders/month, 1 storefront, Telegram Mini App checkout, âPowered by BotLaunchâ badge.
- Starter: $19/mo, up to 100 products, 1,500 orders/month, card payments in Telegram, basic sales analytics.
- Growth: $49/mo, up to 1,000 products, 10,000 orders/month, advanced analytics, discount codes.
- Business: $99/mo, unlimited products and orders, up to 3 storefronts, custom branding, priority support.
Who each is for
Choose BotLaunch if you run Telegram communities and sell in-chat
- You manage a Telegram channel or group and want no-code moderation, anti-spam controls, CAPTCHA verification, analytics, scheduled broadcasts, and automation from a web dashboard.
- You want an in-chat storefront via Telegram Mini Apps, without requiring customers to install a separate app or use a separate website.
- You need vertical tools beyond moderation, including crypto, e-commerce, online courses, and real estate.
Consider Chatfuel if your main priority is chatbot building
Chatfuel can be a fit when you want chatbot flows for conversational experiences inside chat. If you specifically need Telegram community autopilot modules and a Telegram Mini App store approach, BotLaunch is the more direct match based on the Telegram-first manager and Mini App builder capabilities.
FAQ
Does BotLaunch work specifically for Telegram?
Yes. BotLaunch is built for Telegram channels, groups, and Telegram Mini Apps. It is not a multi-channel tool.
Do customers need a website or app to buy from the Mini App store?
No. The Mini App store opens inside Telegram. Customers do not need a website or a separate app.
Are BotLaunch Mini App orders paid through the platform by default?
Mini App orders are seller-fulfilled by default and do not process payments there. On a paid Mini App plan, an own-bot shop can accept real card payments inside Telegram via a Telegram Stripe provider token, with the money going to the sellerâs own Stripe account.
Do you need to create bots in code?
No. You add the bot to your channel or group as an admin and enable the modules from the web dashboard. Bot tokens and other sensitive data are encrypted at rest with AES-256.
How many module types does BotLaunch include for Telegram channel or group management?
BotLaunch ships 165 no-code module types you can toggle on per channel, across moderation, user management, engagement, analytics, automation, AI, and vertical tools.