Why teams switch from Combot to BotLaunch
Teams switch from Combot to BotLaunch when they want a single no-code setup for running a Telegram community and launching a Telegram Mini App store inside the chat. BotLaunch combines a Telegram channel or group manager and a Telegram Mini App builder, so the moderation, anti-spam protection, analytics, and storefront setup live in one platform.
BotLaunch also offers a free plan and does not limit members or messages on the Bot-Manager free tier.
What is different or better when you switch
BotLaunch changes how you build and manage your Telegram setup:
Community management and storefront in one place. BotLaunch has two pillars: a Telegram channel or group manager and a Telegram Mini App builder that opens inside Telegram.
No-code modules for Telegram groups and channels. You add the bot as an admin and enable the modules you want from the BotLaunch dashboard. There is no coding requirement.
Mini App store inside chat. Customers do not need a separate website or a separate app. They browse and order within Telegram.
Built-in vertical tools. The 165 module types include more than moderation, including e-commerce, online courses, bookings, real estate, and crypto tools.
AI shop builder for Mini Apps. You describe your shop in one sentence, and BotLaunch generates a themed storefront with a design, written copy, and a ready-made layout filled with example products and categories.
What does not automatically carry over. You should expect to reconfigure your modules and re-create Mini App content because module settings, designs, product catalogs, and flows are specific to each platform. If you rely on features that Combot provides outside these BotLaunch pillars, you will need a manual review and rebuild on the BotLaunch side.
Migration steps to switch from Combot to BotLaunch
Connect your BotLaunch bot to your Telegram channel or group. Add the BotLaunch bot as an admin in the relevant channel or group.
Pick the Bot-Manager modules you need and enable them. From the BotLaunch dashboard, toggle on the module types you want for moderation, anti-spam, CAPTCHA verification, analytics, AI replies, scheduled broadcasts, and any automation or engagement tools.
Re-check your existing moderation and onboarding behavior. If you used warnings, bans, verification steps, welcome messages, or word and link filters in Combot, you will need to map those needs to the closest BotLaunch modules and configure them from the dashboard.
If you sell, set up your Telegram Mini App store. Use the Mini App builder to create your storefront. BotLaunch includes 21 ready-made storefront designs. You can also use the AI shop builder by describing your shop in one sentence and then editing the generated layout and content.
Connect your bot and launch the Mini App inside Telegram. After you build the store, connect your bot to launch it inside Telegram. Customers open the Mini App in chat, with no separate website and no separate app required.
Match your selling mode to the Mini App plan. Mini App orders are seller-fulfilled by default, with no payment processing. On a paid Mini App plan, an own-bot shop can accept real card payments inside Telegram via a Telegram Stripe provider token, with money going to the seller’s own Stripe account.
Run a short test period. Test moderation, verification, and analytics modules you enabled, then test storefront browsing, cart, and checkout behavior in Telegram before you fully switch promotion to the new setup.
FAQ
Will my Combot configuration transfer automatically to BotLaunch?
No. BotLaunch does not provide an automatic migration step in this guide. You should plan to reconfigure modules in the BotLaunch dashboard and rebuild any Mini App content such as products, layouts, and storefront settings.
Do my customers need to install a separate app to buy in Telegram?
No. The BotLaunch Mini App store opens inside Telegram. Customers do not need a website or a separate app to browse or order.
What happens to Mini App payments after I switch?
Mini App orders are seller-fulfilled by default, meaning there is 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.
Can I use BotLaunch for moderation and also for a store?
Yes. BotLaunch has both pillars. Use the Telegram channel or group manager for moderation, analytics, and automation, and use the Mini App builder for a storefront that opens inside Telegram.
Does BotLaunch limit members or messages on the free plan?
No. The Bot-Manager free plan never limits members or messages.
For official plan details and the exact prices, check the BotLaunch pricing page and compare the Bot-Manager and Mini App plans.