Best ChatKeeper Alternatives for Telegram Group Moderation (2026)
June 2026 · Telemod Team
ChatKeeper costs $5 per month and lacks AI moderation and group federation. If you are looking for a cheaper or more powerful alternative, there are several strong options in 2026. Here is a comparison of the top five, with Telemod as the leading choice.
ChatKeeper alternatives compared
| Bot | Free plan | AI moderation | Federation | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telemod | Free / $3 / $7 | |||
| Rose | Free | |||
| OmniGest | Free | |||
| Combot | $9+/mo | |||
| Shieldy | Free |
Telemod
The most complete free alternative to ChatKeeper. Telemod has a full web dashboard at telemod.xyz, AI moderation powered by OpenAI or Gemini, group federation and a free plan for up to 3 groups with no time limit. Silver ($3/mo) and Gold ($7/mo) plans add more groups and advanced features.
Rose
A popular free bot with strong filter features and federation support. Rose has no web dashboard — all configuration is done through chat commands. A good free option if you do not need a dashboard or AI moderation.
OmniGest
A lightweight free bot covering anti-spam basics, welcome messages and group notes. No web panel, no federation and no AI moderation. Good for small single groups with minimal requirements.
Combot
A professional moderation platform with analytics and a web panel. Combot has no free plan (starts at $9/mo), no federation and no AI moderation. More expensive than ChatKeeper for comparable features.
Shieldy
A simple free bot focused on spam prevention and new-member verification. Shieldy has no web panel, no federation and no AI moderation. A minimal solution for groups that only need basic protection.
How to switch from ChatKeeper to Telemod in 3 steps
Add @telemodxyzbot as admin to your group
Search for @telemodxyzbot in Telegram and add it as an administrator. Grant Delete Messages and Ban Users permissions — the same two permissions ChatKeeper requires.
Open telemod.xyz and configure your group
Sign in with your Telegram account at telemod.xyz. Select the group and choose the Standard preset. All filters are pre-configured and ready — adjust any settings to match your community rules.
Remove ChatKeeper and activate Telemod
Once Telemod is active and configured, remove ChatKeeper from your group. Telemod takes over moderation immediately with no downtime or gap in protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Telemod free like ChatKeeper?
- Telemod has a free plan for up to 3 groups with no time limit. ChatKeeper has no free plan — it starts at $5 per month. So Telemod is both free and more feature-rich for most groups.
- Does Telemod have a web dashboard like ChatKeeper?
- Yes. Telemod has a full web dashboard at telemod.xyz where you can configure all settings, view the moderation log and manage multiple groups without any chat commands.
- Can Telemod replace all ChatKeeper features?
- Yes, and it adds more. Telemod covers all core moderation features ChatKeeper offers — anti-spam, word and link filters, captcha — plus AI moderation and group federation that ChatKeeper does not have.
Telemod is the strongest ChatKeeper alternative in 2026: free tier for up to 3 groups, a full web dashboard, AI moderation and group federation — features ChatKeeper does not offer. Most admins can switch in under 10 minutes.
Have more questions? See our FAQ for detailed answers about setup, pricing and features.
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