Combot alternatives for Telegram groups
Short answer: Combot is a strong all-in-one (dashboard, analytics, automations, scheduler, AI, CAS) with a free core and Pro at $9.99/month. If you want free and command-driven, use Rose; for a donation-based all-rounder, GroupHelp; for Russian-language support and AI digests, ChatKeeper. TGDesk is building group tools into its desktop app (coming soon) for teams that also handle customer chats.
Comparison
| Combot | Rose | GroupHelp | ChatKeeper | TGDesk (planned) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome + captcha | Yes | Yes (button, text, math, text2) | Yes | Yes (button, captcha, form, subscription on paid plans) | Yes |
| Keyword filters / bans | Spam filters, warnings, bans | Locks, blocklists, filters, antiflood, antiraid | Banned words, anti-flood, warnings, anti-porn | Filters, triggers, face control | Keyword mute/ban/delete rules |
| Shared anti-spam list | CAS (free) | Federations | Not listed | Antispam system | Planned |
| Scheduled posts | Free, up to 30 per chat | Not listed | Recurring/scheduled messages | Periodic messages, posting | Yes |
| Analytics | 32 days free, 100 Pro, 1 year Business | Not listed | Statistics | Yes, more on paid plans | Member analytics dashboard |
| AI | Answers when mentioned; $1 per 1,000 tokens | Not listed | Not listed | AI digest, negativity level, language detection (paid) | AI summaries, AI moderation, AI FAQ from your knowledge base |
| Where you manage it | Web dashboard + commands | Commands in Telegram | Commands/menus in Telegram | Web dashboard | Desktop dashboard, next to your accounts' inbox |
| Price | Free core; Pro $9.99/mo; Business $900/yr | Free | Free; Pro by donation (from €1.50 for 5 groups) | Free tier; paid from $4.99 | Not announced; coming soon |
Sources (October 2026): combot.org, cas.chat, MissRose docs, GroupHelp guide, chatkeeper.app, ChatKeeper plans.
Why people switch from Combot
- Analytics history and automations beyond the free limits need Pro or Business.
- AI is pay-per-token on top of plans.
- Some admins prefer commands inside Telegram over a web dashboard.
Why people stay
- CAS stops known spammers before they post.
- Free scheduler and analytics cover many small groups.
- API and MCP server for automation.
TGDesk group & channel tools (in development)
TGDesk is adding bot-based group and channel management to its desktop workspace, so the people who answer customers on several Telegram accounts can also run their communities from the same place. Planned features:
- Welcome messages and captcha for new members.
- Keyword rules: mute, ban, delete or warn on words, links and patterns.
- Anti-spam: flood limits, new-member restrictions, raid protection.
- Visual admin dashboard for all your groups and channels on desktop.
- Member analytics: joins, leaves, activity.
- Scheduled posts for groups and channels.
- AI group summaries of long discussions.
- AI moderation that flags likely spam and abuse for review.
- AI FAQ answers from your own knowledge base.
These tools work through an official Telegram bot you add as admin. TGDesk is a paid desktop app, coming soon; pricing is not announced and there is no download yet. It is not affiliated with Telegram or the bots named here.
FAQ
Is Combot free?
Core moderation, captcha, CAS anti-spam, the scheduler (30 posts per chat) and 32 days of analytics are free. Pro is $9.99/month; Business $900/year; AI is billed separately.
What is the best free alternative to Combot?
Rose is free and covers welcome, captcha, filters, blocklists, antiflood, antiraid and federations, but has no analytics dashboard listed.
Can I use two moderation bots?
Yes, but split duties (e.g. one for captcha, one for analytics) so they don't both act on the same message.
Does TGDesk replace Combot?
TGDesk's group tools are in development and aimed at people who already manage customer chats in TGDesk on desktop.
Coming soon — paid launch, no public download yet