Different lists, different actions
Create a separate advertising list under Stopwords. Choose message deletion and set the member action separately: for example, no penalty while you test the rules.
Configure stop-word listsCompare moderation bots
Defendy brings moderation setup into a Telegram Mini App: filters, word lists, warnings and greetings. Compare that approach with Combot, Rose, ChatKeeper and Shieldy, including their prices and strengths.
Combot combines moderation, analytics and automations. Compare that workflow with Defendy’s visual moderation settings inside Telegram.
Free; Pro from $9.99/monthChecked:Rose offers free command-based moderation. Defendy suits admins who prefer to see and edit their rules on dedicated Telegram Mini App screens.
Public bot free; clones from $10/monthChecked:ChatKeeper combines moderation, triggers, forms and analytics. Defendy focuses on everyday moderation settings in a Telegram Mini App.
Free; Starter from ₽262/monthChecked:Shieldy is an open-source anti-spam bot with a captcha focus. Defendy brings newcomer checks and ongoing moderation into a shared Mini App.
MIT source; hosted pricing unverifiedChecked:How to compare
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Try your own workflow
Open Settings in @defendy_bot, select a group under My groups and choose the relevant section. These examples help you evaluate the interface with a real task; start in a test group.
Create a separate advertising list under Stopwords. Choose message deletion and set the member action separately: for example, no penalty while you test the rules.
Configure stop-word listsUnder Warnings, set a limit, action and reset window. For example: 3 points trigger a 1-hour mute, while points expire 24 hours after the first addition. Verify the duration before enabling it.
Understand warning tiersAdd text, media and a rules-link button in the greeting editor. Review the preview, save the text and test the message in your group: the Telegram client determines the final appearance.
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We’re developing Defendy around real moderation workflows. If a setting is unclear or you need a capability, contact support: your feedback helps us prioritize improvements.