Comparison · Bot builders
BotFather vs Livegram Bot
BotFather (@BotFather) wins for anyone creating a Telegram bot, because every bot starts there: Telegram's official tool registers it, issues the API token and sets commands, description and avatar. It will not make the bot answer anyone, though; that takes code or a constructor. Livegram Bot (@LivegramBot) is a constructor with one job: give it the token, and readers' messages land in your chat or an admin group, where you reply anonymously and send broadcasts. There are no tickets or CRM features. These are two steps, not rivals. If you run a channel and want a feedback bot without writing code, Livegram is where you will spend your time.
@BotFather
FreeOfficial
95/ 100
#1 in Bot buildersThe official Telegram bot for creating and managing bots: registers a new bot in a minute, issues the API token, sets commands, description and avatar. Free, English interface, no third-party sign-up.
@LivegramBot
Free
87/ 100
Creates your own feedback bot in two minutes: readers write to your bot, messages land in your chat or group, you reply anonymously. Free, Russian and English, one million monthly users.
By the numbers
BotFather is ahead: 95 against 87 out of 100 for Livegram Bot. BotFather wins on functionality, reliability & speed, popularity & trust, safety & privacy, freshness, no intrusive ads. Livegram Bot wins on usability. Both are free to use.
At a glance
| BotFather | Livegram Bot | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly users | 8.9M | 1M |
| Pricing and limits | Free | Free |
| Languages | EN | EN · RU |
| Inline mode | no | no |
| Mini App | no | no |
| Works in groups | no | yes |
| Works in channels | no | no |
| Accepts voice | no | no |
| Accepts files | no | no |
| Requires phone number | no | no |
| Requires registration | no | no |
| Shows ads | no | no |
| Official | yes | no |
| Developer | Telegram | Livegram |
| Last check | November 4, 2026 | November 4, 2026 |
Score by criterion
| Criterion | Weight | BotFather | Livegram Bot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Functionality | 25 | 9 | 8 |
| Reliability & speed | 15 | 10 | 9 |
| Popularity & trust | 15 | 10 | 9 |
| Price & free tier | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Usability | 10 | 8 | 9 |
| Safety & privacy | 10 | 10 | 8 |
| Freshness | 5 | 9 | 7 |
| Localization | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| No intrusive ads | 5 | 10 | 9 |
| Total | 100 | 95 | 87 |
Pros and cons
BotFather
- Official, always online, no data beyond your account
- Every bot setting in one place
- Does not build bot logic; you need code or a constructor
Livegram Bot
- Free and instant
- Works with admin groups
- No tickets or CRM features
Frequently asked questions
BotFather or Livegram Bot: which is better?
BotFather is ahead: 95 against 87 out of 100 for Livegram Bot. BotFather wins on functionality, reliability & speed, popularity & trust, safety & privacy, freshness, no intrusive ads. Livegram Bot wins on usability. Both are free to use.
Are BotFather and Livegram Bot free?
BotFather: Free. Livegram Bot: Free.
Do BotFather and Livegram Bot work in groups?
BotFather: no. Livegram Bot: yes.