Quick Summary
Telegram
Full-featured Telegram bot with commands and reactions
- Native bot API support
- Forum/topics support
- Inline keyboards
Discord
Discord bot with slash commands and threads
- Slash commands
- Button interactions
- Autocomplete
Capability Comparison
| Capability | Telegram | Discord |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Messages | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Group Chats | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Media Messages | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Voice Messages | ✓ Yes | — No |
| Reactions | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Thread Support | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Native Commands | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Text Limit | 4096 chars | 2000 chars |
| Protocol | grammy | discord.js via @buape/carbon |
Access Control Policies
Telegram
DM Policies
allowlistpairingopen
Group Policies
allowlistopen
Discord
DM Policies
allowlistpairingopen
Group Policies
allowlistopen
Best Use Cases
Choose Telegram for:
- AI assistant bot
- Group automation
- Customer support bot
- Team productivity
Choose Discord for:
- Community AI assistant
- Gaming server bot
- Developer team helper
- Support communities
Use with AI Providers
Both channels work with all OpenClaw AI providers:
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for AI assistants, Telegram or Discord?
Both work well with OpenClaw. Telegram is better for ai assistant bot, while Discord excels at community ai assistant. Consider your audience and feature requirements.
Can I use both Telegram and Discord with OpenClaw?
Yes! OpenClaw supports multiple channels simultaneously. You can connect the same AI assistant to both Telegram and Discord, allowing users to interact through their preferred platform.
Which has better group chat support?
Both support group chats. Telegram uses allowlist, open policies, while Discord uses allowlist, open.