Quick Summary

Telegram

Full-featured Telegram bot with commands and reactions

  • Native bot API support
  • Forum/topics support
  • Inline keyboards
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Slack

Slack app with Block Kit and threads

  • Socket Mode (no public URL needed)
  • Block Kit formatting
  • Thread support
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Capability Comparison

Capability Telegram Slack
Direct Messages ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Group Chats ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Media Messages ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Voice Messages ✓ Yes — No
Reactions ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Thread Support — No ✓ Yes
Native Commands ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Text Limit 4096 chars 4000 chars
Protocol grammy @slack/bolt

Access Control Policies

Telegram

DM Policies

  • allowlist
  • pairing
  • open

Group Policies

  • allowlist
  • open

Slack

DM Policies

  • allowlist
  • pairing
  • open

Group Policies

  • allowlist
  • open

Best Use Cases

Choose Telegram for:

  • AI assistant bot
  • Group automation
  • Customer support bot
  • Team productivity

Choose Slack for:

  • Workplace AI assistant
  • Team productivity
  • DevOps automation
  • Customer support

Use with AI Providers

Both channels work with all OpenClaw AI providers:

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for AI assistants, Telegram or Slack?
Both work well with OpenClaw. Telegram is better for ai assistant bot, while Slack excels at workplace ai assistant. Consider your audience and feature requirements.
Can I use both Telegram and Slack with OpenClaw?
Yes! OpenClaw supports multiple channels simultaneously. You can connect the same AI assistant to both Telegram and Slack, allowing users to interact through their preferred platform.
Which has better group chat support?
Both support group chats. Telegram uses allowlist, open policies, while Slack uses allowlist, open.