Quick Summary
Telegram
Full-featured Telegram bot with commands and reactions
- Native bot API support
- Forum/topics support
- Inline keyboards
Slack
Slack app with Block Kit and threads
- Socket Mode (no public URL needed)
- Block Kit formatting
- Thread support
Capability Comparison
| Capability | Telegram | Slack |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4000 chars |
| Protocol | grammy | @slack/bolt |
Access Control Policies
Telegram
DM Policies
allowlistpairingopen
Group Policies
allowlistopen
Slack
DM Policies
allowlistpairingopen
Group Policies
allowlistopen
Best Use Cases
Choose Telegram for:
- AI assistant bot
- Group automation
- Customer support bot
- Team productivity
Choose Slack for:
- Workplace AI assistant
- Team productivity
- DevOps automation
- Customer support
Use with AI Providers
Both channels work with all OpenClaw AI providers:
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for AI assistants, Telegram or Slack?
Both work well with OpenClaw. Telegram is better for ai assistant bot, while Slack excels at workplace ai assistant. Consider your audience and feature requirements.
Can I use both Telegram and Slack with OpenClaw?
Yes! OpenClaw supports multiple channels simultaneously. You can connect the same AI assistant to both Telegram and Slack, allowing users to interact through their preferred platform.
Which has better group chat support?
Both support group chats. Telegram uses allowlist, open policies, while Slack uses allowlist, open.