BotLaunch works specifically for Telegram, with two pillars: a Telegram channel and group manager, and a Telegram Mini App builder that opens inside the chat. If you want your storefront inside Telegram, BotLaunch can replace a Shopify-like setup without requiring customers to use a separate website or install an app.
Feature comparison: BotLaunch vs Shopify
- Where customers shop. BotLaunch Mini App store opens inside Telegram chat. Shopify typically serves storefronts through a website.
- Community automation. BotLaunch includes a Telegram channel and group manager with moderation, anti-spam, CAPTCHA verification, analytics, AI replies, scheduled broadcasts, and automation modules.
- No-code configuration. BotLaunch modules are toggled and configured from the web dashboard. You add the bot as an admin to your Telegram channel or group, then enable the modules you want, with no bot creation and no coding required.
- Mini App storefront builder. BotLaunch uses a block-based builder with 21 ready-made storefront designs and a theme engine with palette and fonts presets.
- Payment approach. BotLaunch Mini App orders are seller-fulfilled by default with no payment processing. On a paid Mini App plan, an own-bot shop can accept card payments inside Telegram via a Telegram Stripe provider token, with the money going to the seller’s own Stripe account.
Price comparison (what BotLaunch costs)
BotLaunch: Bot-Manager (Telegram community + moderation)
- Free: $0/mo, 1 channel
- Starter: $15/mo, up to 3 channels
- Pro: $39/mo, up to 10 channels
- Business: $99/mo, unlimited channels
BotLaunch: Mini App (Telegram store)
- Free: $0/mo, up to 10 products and 150 orders/month
- Starter: $19/mo, up to 100 products and 1,500 orders/month
- Growth: $49/mo, up to 1,000 products and 10,000 orders/month
- Business: $99/mo, unlimited products and orders
Shopify pricing depends on its plan and add-ons, and it is not listed here. If you need exact Shopify prices for your use case, compare Shopify’s current plan table on its site.
Who each is for
Choose BotLaunch if you sell and manage on Telegram
- You run a Telegram channel or group and want moderation, anti-spam, CAPTCHA verification, analytics, AI replies, broadcasts, and automation from a no-code dashboard.
- You want a Telegram Mini App storefront inside chat, with customers browsing and ordering without leaving Telegram.
- You need vertical modules beyond moderation, including tools for crypto, e-commerce, online courses, and real estate.
Choose Shopify if you want a traditional website storefront
- You prefer managing products and storefronts through a website experience rather than a Telegram in-chat Mini App.
- You want to stay in a typical e-commerce flow centered on Shopify’s platform rather than building inside Telegram.
BotLaunch is built specifically for Telegram, so it is not a multi-channel, omnichannel commerce tool.
FAQ
Is BotLaunch a Shopify alternative?
Yes, if your goal is to sell on Telegram and automate Telegram communities. BotLaunch combines a Telegram channel and group manager with a Telegram Mini App store that opens inside chat.
Do Mini App customers need a separate website or app?
No. The store opens inside Telegram, and customers do not need a website or a separate app to use it.
How do payments work in BotLaunch?
Mini App orders are seller-fulfilled by default, with no payment processing. On a paid plan, an own-bot shop can accept card payments inside Telegram via a Telegram Stripe provider token, with the money going to the seller’s own Stripe account.
How do you add features like moderation and store blocks?
You add the bot to your Telegram channel or group as an admin, then enable the modules you want from the web dashboard. For the store, you build with content blocks and a theme engine.
Does BotLaunch limit members or messages on the free plan?
No. BotLaunch has a free plan with no limit on members or messages.