Comparison · Bot builders
BotFather vs SUCH
BotFather (@BotFather) wins for anyone setting up a Telegram bot, because every bot starts there: Telegram's official tool registers it, issues the API token and sets commands, description and avatar, free and with no third-party sign-up. It does not make the bot answer anyone, though; that takes code or a constructor. SUCH (@such) is a constructor built for support: hand it the token and you get a feedback bot with quick replies, shared chat management for several admins and a topic mode for groups, free with no ads or limits according to its developer. They are two steps, not rivals. If a team answers your customers in shifts and nobody writes code, SUCH is where you will work.
@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.
@such
FreeOfficial
78/ 100
Support-bot builder: turns a BotFather token into a full feedback bot with quick replies, team chat management and topics. Free with no ads or limits, 13 thousand monthly users.
By the numbers
BotFather is ahead: 95 against 78 out of 100 for SUCH. BotFather wins on functionality, reliability & speed, popularity & trust, safety & privacy, freshness. Both are free to use.
At a glance
| BotFather | SUCH | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly users | 8.9M | 13.1K |
| Pricing and limits | Free | Free |
| Languages | EN | EN |
| 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 | yes |
| Developer | Telegram | SUCH |
| Last check | October 22, 2026 | October 22, 2026 |
Score by criterion
| Criterion | Weight | BotFather | SUCH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Functionality | 25 | 9 | 8 |
| Reliability & speed | 15 | 10 | 7 |
| Popularity & trust | 15 | 10 | 6 |
| Price & free tier | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Usability | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Safety & privacy | 10 | 10 | 7 |
| Freshness | 5 | 9 | 7 |
| Localization | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| No intrusive ads | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 95 | 78 |
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
SUCH
- Free with no ads or limits, per the developer
- Built for team support, not just one admin
- Third-party relay for your messages — review the privacy policy
Frequently asked questions
BotFather or SUCH: which is better?
BotFather is ahead: 95 against 78 out of 100 for SUCH. BotFather wins on functionality, reliability & speed, popularity & trust, safety & privacy, freshness. Both are free to use.
Are BotFather and SUCH free?
BotFather: Free. SUCH: Free.
Do BotFather and SUCH work in groups?
BotFather: no. SUCH: yes.