Quick Summary
Telegram
Full-featured Telegram bot with commands and reactions
- Native bot API support
- Forum/topics support
- Inline keyboards
Nostr
Decentralized Nostr protocol support
- Decentralized
- Censorship-resistant
- Public notes
Capability Comparison
| Capability | Telegram | Nostr |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Messages | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Group Chats | ✓ Yes | — No |
| Media Messages | ✓ Yes | — No |
| Voice Messages | ✓ Yes | — No |
| Reactions | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Thread Support | — No | — No |
| Native Commands | ✓ Yes | — No |
| Text Limit | 4096 chars | 4096 chars |
| Protocol | grammy | nostr-tools |
Access Control Policies
Telegram
DM Policies
allowlistpairingopen
Group Policies
allowlistopen
Nostr
DM Policies
allowlistopen
Group Policies
open
Best Use Cases
Choose Telegram for:
- AI assistant bot
- Group automation
- Customer support bot
- Team productivity
Choose Nostr for:
- Decentralized AI
- Public bot
- Crypto community
Use with AI Providers
Both channels work with all OpenClaw AI providers:
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for AI assistants, Telegram or Nostr?
Both work well with OpenClaw. Telegram is better for ai assistant bot, while Nostr excels at decentralized ai. Consider your audience and feature requirements.
Can I use both Telegram and Nostr with OpenClaw?
Yes! OpenClaw supports multiple channels simultaneously. You can connect the same AI assistant to both Telegram and Nostr, allowing users to interact through their preferred platform.
Which has better group chat support?
Telegram supports group chats, while Nostr does not.