If you run a group and want to see what happens in it, Combot (@Combot) is the pick; Controller Bot (@ControllerBot) is a channel tool, so the two rarely compete. Combot's web dashboard shows activity graphs, top members and messages per day, alongside anti-spam, triggers and reputation. Free use covers moderation and basic stats for a limited number of chats; full statistics cost extra, and setup happens on its website. Controller Bot lets you compose and schedule posts with URL and reaction buttons inside the bot, then reports subscribers and views; the base workflow is free, add-ons are paid. If your audience reads a channel rather than talks in a group, choose Controller Bot.

Moderation plus analytics in one bot: anti-spam, triggers, reputation and detailed chat statistics on the web dashboard. Free basics, paid plan for full stats and extra chats; English and Russian.

Channel posting assistant: schedules posts, adds inline buttons and reaction buttons, formats text, shows channel stats. Free core, paid add-ons; Russian and English, 235 thousand monthly users.
Combot is ahead: 83 against 80 out of 100 for Controller Bot. Combot wins on functionality, reliability & speed, freshness. Controller Bot wins on price & free tier, usability. Combot: Freemium · moderation + basic stats for a limited number of chats. Controller Bot: Freemium.
| Combot | Controller Bot | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly users | 771.2K | 235.1K |
| Pricing and limits | Freemium · moderation + basic stats for a limited number of chats | Freemium |
| Languages | EN · RU | EN · RU |
| Inline mode | no | no |
| Mini App | no | no |
| Works in groups | yes | no |
| Works in channels | no | yes |
| Accepts voice | no | no |
| Accepts files | no | no |
| Requires phone number | no | no |
| Requires registration | yes | no |
| Shows ads | no | no |
| Official | no | no |
| Developer | Combot | Controller Bot |
| Last check | November 4, 2026 | November 4, 2026 |
| Criterion | Weight | Combot | Controller Bot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Functionality | 25 | 9 | 8 |
| Reliability & speed | 15 | 9 | 8 |
| Popularity & trust | 15 | 8 | 8 |
| Price & free tier | 10 | 6 | 7 |
| Usability | 10 | 7 | 8 |
| Safety & privacy | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Freshness | 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Localization | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| No intrusive ads | 5 | 9 | 9 |
| Total | 100 | 83 | 80 |
Combot is ahead: 83 against 80 out of 100 for Controller Bot. Combot wins on functionality, reliability & speed, freshness. Controller Bot wins on price & free tier, usability. Combot: Freemium · moderation + basic stats for a limited number of chats. Controller Bot: Freemium.
Combot: Freemium · moderation + basic stats for a limited number of chats. Controller Bot: Freemium.
Combot: yes. Controller Bot: no.