BotLaunch is a Telegram-first no-code platform for two jobs: running a Telegram channel or group and building a Telegram Mini App store that opens inside the chat. Gumroad is also used by creators for selling, but it is not a Telegram Mini App storefront inside your chat. The main difference is where the customer buys: inside Telegram with BotLaunch, versus a Gumroad workflow on its own surfaces.
Below is an honest comparison, focusing on what you can do from BotLaunch and how pricing maps to the manager and Mini App store.
BotLaunch vs Gumroad: features and where they differ
BotLaunch manager modules (Telegram channels and groups)
- Moderation and anti-spam, including CAPTCHA verification
- Analytics for engagement and bot performance
- Automation like scheduled broadcasts and conversation flows
- AI replies and content moderation features
- Vertical module tools beyond moderation, including crypto, e-commerce, online courses, and real estate
- Turn modules on per channel or group from the web dashboard, no coding required
BotLaunch also encrypts bot tokens and other sensitive data at rest with AES-256. The interface supports 12 languages, and the bot reads group messages only to run the moderation and analytics modules you enable.
BotLaunch Mini App store (inside the chat)
- Mini App store opens inside Telegram, no separate website and nothing for the customer to install
- 21 ready-made storefront designs
- Block-based builder with 88 content-block types (for example product grid, cart, reviews, bookings, property listings)
- Orders are seller-fulfilled by default, which means BotLaunch does not process payments unless you set up card payments on a paid plan
- On a paid plan, an own-bot shop can accept card payments inside Telegram via a Telegram Stripe provider token, and the money goes to the sellerâs own Stripe account
Gumroad may be a fit if you prefer its own selling flow and storefront approach rather than a Telegram Mini App inside your chat. I do not list Gumroad feature details or prices here because this comparison only uses verified details for BotLaunch.
BotLaunch pricing snapshot (manager and Mini App only)
Bot-Manager plans
- 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.
Mini App plans
- 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 first
- You already manage a Telegram channel or group and want moderation, anti-spam, analytics, and automation from a no-code web dashboard
- You want a store experience that opens inside Telegram with a Mini App, so customers do not need a website or a separate app
- You sell physical products, digital products, courses, bookings, or real-estate listings using the Mini App store
- You want an optional Telegram card payment path on paid plans via a Telegram Stripe provider token
Consider Gumroad if you want its selling workflow
If you prefer Gumroadâs own surfaces and checkout experience, Gumroad may still be the simpler option. BotLaunch is built specifically for Telegram channels, groups, and Telegram Mini Apps, and it is not a multi-channel tool.
FAQ
Is BotLaunch a Gumroad clone?
No. BotLaunch is built for Telegram channels, groups, and Telegram Mini Apps. Gumroad is a separate selling platform. If you want to sell inside your Telegram chat, BotLaunch is the Telegram-specific approach.
Do customers need a website or a separate app to buy in BotLaunch?
No. The Mini App store opens inside Telegram. Customers do not need a website or a separate app installed.
Does BotLaunch handle payments by default?
Mini App orders are seller-fulfilled by default, meaning BotLaunch does not process payments. On a paid plan, you can accept card payments inside Telegram via a Telegram Stripe provider token, and the money goes to the sellerâs own Stripe account.
How do I set up Telegram moderation and the store?
Add the bot as an admin to your channel or group, then turn modules on from the web dashboard. For the store, use the Mini App builder with content blocks and theme settings.
How many module types does BotLaunch include?
BotLaunch ships 165 no-code module types for managing Telegram channels and groups, including moderation tools and vertical tools for crypto, e-commerce, online courses, and real estate.