Telm vs Combot
Combot is the veteran of Telegram analytics with the shared CAS ban database. Telm is an AI-first moderation platform. Here is where they actually differ — with sources, not marketing.
| What matters | Telm | Combot |
|---|---|---|
| Spam detection | 3-level AI + a personal ML model trained on your chat | Pattern filters and the CAS reputation database — no AI verdicts on message meaning |
| Wrongful bans | Every ban is appealable — an AI arbiter reviews context and restores mistakes | CAS bans are officially “permanent and non-negotiable”, even for hacked accounts |
| Safe rollout | Monitoring mode: watch every decision before the bot touches anyone | CAS bans on join, immediately |
| Pricing | Public: Free plan + Pro $29/mo | No public pricing page; quotes depend on group size (free tier was cut from 1,000 to 200 members) |
| Group monetization | Charge for access with cards or Telegram Stars | Not offered |
| White-label | Run everything under your own bot (add-on) | Not offered |
| Analytics | Real-time dashboard, heatmap, exports | The strongest analytics on the market since 2016 — deep, exportable reports |
| Developer API | REST API + webhooks on paid plans | API v5 with an MCP server — mature and actively developed |
Where Combot is genuinely strong
A fair comparison names the other side's wins too.
Analytics pedigree
Combot has built group analytics since 2016 — its exportable reports are still a reference point for sponsor-facing communities.
The CAS network
CAS is a free, shared spammer database used far beyond Combot itself. Telm checks CAS too — the network effect is real.
Active development
API v5, an MCP server and a Mini App captcha all shipped recently. Combot is not an abandoned product.
Why groups switch to Telm
Bans you can undo
Combot's own FAQ says CAS bans are permanent and non-negotiable. Telm treats every verdict as reviewable: an AI arbiter reads the context and restores honest members — mistakes teach the system instead of losing you a member.
AI that reads meaning
Pattern filters catch yesterday's spam. Telm runs every message through layered AI — including a personal model trained on how your community actually talks.
A price you can see
Telm's pricing is public: start free, upgrade to Pro for $29. No 'contact us to find out what your group costs'.
Revenue, not just defense
Charge for group access with cards or Telegram Stars — built in, on any plan.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run Telm and Combot together?
Yes — many groups keep Combot for analytics while Telm handles moderation. Start Telm in monitoring mode and compare decisions side by side before removing anything.
Does Telm use the CAS database?
Yes. Telm checks CAS as one of its protection layers, alongside its own federated ban network, AI detection and rules — so you keep the network effect and add AI on top.
How hard is migration?
There is nothing to migrate: add Telm, let monitoring mode run for a few days, then enable enforcement. Your Combot setup keeps working until you decide to switch it off.