Quick Summary
Connect AI to WhatsApp via Baileys protocol
- QR code authentication
- Multi-file auth state persistence
- Media handling (images, audio, video, documents)
Discord
Discord bot with slash commands and threads
- Slash commands
- Button interactions
- Autocomplete
Capability Comparison
| Capability | Discord | |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Messages | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Group Chats | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Media Messages | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Voice Messages | ✓ Yes | — No |
| Reactions | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Thread Support | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Native Commands | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Text Limit | 4096 chars | 2000 chars |
| Protocol | @whiskeysockets/baileys | discord.js via @buape/carbon |
Access Control Policies
DM Policies
allowlistpairingopen
Group Policies
allowlistopen
Discord
DM Policies
allowlistpairingopen
Group Policies
allowlistopen
Best Use Cases
Choose WhatsApp for:
- Personal AI assistant
- Family group automation
- Business customer support
- Team communication
Choose Discord for:
- Community AI assistant
- Gaming server bot
- Developer team helper
- Support communities
Use with AI Providers
Both channels work with all OpenClaw AI providers:
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for AI assistants, WhatsApp or Discord?
Both work well with OpenClaw. WhatsApp is better for personal ai assistant, while Discord excels at community ai assistant. Consider your audience and feature requirements.
Can I use both WhatsApp and Discord with OpenClaw?
Yes! OpenClaw supports multiple channels simultaneously. You can connect the same AI assistant to both WhatsApp and Discord, allowing users to interact through their preferred platform.
Which has better group chat support?
Both support group chats. WhatsApp uses allowlist, open policies, while Discord uses allowlist, open.