Telegram group management bots compared
Short answer: for a free, command-driven moderator, Rose is the classic choice. For a web dashboard with analytics, scheduled posts and the CAS anti-spam list, Combot (free core, Pro $9.99/month). GroupHelp is an all-rounder with Pro features unlocked by donation, and ChatKeeper adds AI digests and detailed analytics on paid plans. TGDesk is building a desktop dashboard with AI summaries, AI moderation and AI FAQ answers (coming soon).
Comparison table
| 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.
Combot
Combot's site lists analytics, moderation (captcha, welcome messages, spam filters, warnings, bans, under-attack and read-only modes), mass removal for raids, automations built from triggers and actions (2 free, 50 Pro, 200 Business), scheduled posts (up to 30 per chat free), an AI that answers when mentioned ($1 per 1,000 tokens) and CAS, a free shared anti-spam list that bans known spammers when they join. Pro is $9.99/month and Business $900/year.
Rose (MissRose)
Rose is managed with commands inside Telegram. Its docs list locks, blocklists with glob patterns, welcome messages, captcha (button, text, math, text2, also for join requests), notes, filters (automatic replies to keywords), antiflood, antiraid and federations to share bans across your groups. It is free.
GroupHelp
GroupHelp's guide lists anti-flood, anti-spam, banned words, warnings, captcha, media control, anti-porn, night mode, removal of inactive members, welcome messages, recurring or scheduled messages and statistics. Pro features (custom replies and more) are unlocked by a donation, from €1.50 for 5 groups.
ChatKeeper
ChatKeeper supports Telegram and MAX groups with filters, triggers, forms, reputation, verification and analytics. Its free tier includes 12 triggers and 32 filters; paid plans add all verification types, AI digests, negativity level and language detection, and deeper statistics. Its site lists $4.99, $39.99 and $51.99 tiers; the Russian docs list prices per group in roubles.
How to choose
- Free and powerful moderation, comfortable with commands → Rose.
- Dashboard, analytics and scheduled posts → Combot.
- Russian-language support and AI digests → ChatKeeper.
- Already running customer chats in TGDesk and want groups in the same desktop app → TGDesk (coming soon).
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.
Related: Telegram welcome and anti-spam bots · AI summaries for Telegram groups · Combot alternative.
FAQ
What is the best free Telegram group management bot?
Rose is free and strong on locks, blocklists, captcha, antiflood and federations. Combot's core moderation, captcha, CAS anti-spam and scheduler are free too, with paid analytics and automation tiers.
Which bot has analytics?
Combot (32 days free, longer on paid plans), ChatKeeper and GroupHelp list statistics. Rose's docs do not list analytics.
Which group bots use AI?
Combot answers questions when mentioned, billed per token. ChatKeeper's paid plans list AI digests, negativity level and language detection.
What permissions does a group bot need?
Admin rights to delete messages, restrict and ban members, and (for join-request captcha) invite users. Give only what the features you use require.
Coming soon — paid launch, no public download yet