
Chatfuel
The Telegram entry point for Chatfuel, a no-code chatbot platform better known for Facebook Messenger: build a bot entirely from a chat interface, no server or code required. Freemium, English interface.
Key features
- Build a Telegram bot entirely from chat, no server or code
- Backed by Chatfuel's broader no-code chatbot platform
- Useful for FAQ and lead-capture style flows
Chatfuel
Chatfuel built its reputation on Facebook Messenger bots, and this bot is its bridge into Telegram, with a bio that states its purpose plainly: create your own bots in Telegram without a server and without code, using a simple interface — a Telegram chat. That positions it alongside Manybot in this same category, but backed by a company that also runs a fuller web-based visual builder for more complex flows on its main platform.
For a Telegram-only project, starting from this bot gives access to Chatfuel's block-based conversation building without leaving the chat, useful for simple FAQ or lead-capture flows. Teams already using Chatfuel for a Messenger bot may find it convenient to reuse the same platform and account for a Telegram presence rather than learning a second tool.
As with most established no-code platforms, expect a free tier for basic use and paid plans once subscriber counts or advanced features like broadcasts and integrations come into play — check Chatfuel's own pricing page for current numbers before committing.
How to start
- Open @chatfuelbot and press Start
- Follow the chat-based setup to create your bot
- Publish and connect it to your own bot username
Commands
/startBegin building a Telegram bot with ChatfuelPricing and limits
Freemium
Pros / Cons
- Backed by an established chatbot platform company
- No server or code required, chat-based setup
- Chatfuel is best known for Messenger; Telegram-specific depth may lag its main platform
- Advanced features likely require a paid plan
Score breakdown
| Criterion | Weight | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Functionality | 25 | 7 / 10 | |
| Reliability & speed | 15 | 7 / 10 | |
| Popularity & trust | 15 | 6 / 10 | |
| Price & free tier | 10 | 7 / 10 | |
| Usability | 10 | 7 / 10 | |
| Safety & privacy | 10 | 7 / 10 | |
| Freshness | 5 | 6 / 10 | |
| Localization | 5 | 3 / 10 | |
| No intrusive ads | 5 | 9 / 10 | |
| Score | 100 | 67.0 |
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Is Chatfuel free to use for Telegram bots?
It offers a free tier for basic bots; advanced features and higher subscriber counts typically require a paid plan on Chatfuel's platform.
Technical details
- Inline mode
- Mini App
- Works in groups
- Works in channels
- Accepts voice
- Accepts files
- Requires phone number
- Requires registration
- Shows ads
- Works in Russia without VPN