How much does a custom Telegram bot cost?
Two Telegram bots can have similar menus and very different development scopes. One collects a contact and forwards a request. Another stores history, separates staff permissions and synchronises with an external system. Comparing a single price per bot is less useful than comparing what each proposal includes.
Workflows and exceptions
The number of buttons is only part of the scope. Rules matter: can a request be changed, how are repeated actions handled, who confirms the result and what happens when something fails?
A service selection form is simpler than assigning requests to staff, checking availability and recording changes. List the journeys and their acceptance criteria so the estimate can be reviewed.
Integrations and source data
Connecting a spreadsheet and connecting a CRM are different tasks. Data exchange methods, permissions, formats and external-service failures need to be considered.
Inconsistent names or missing record identifiers may require data preparation first. That work should appear in the proposal instead of becoming an unexpected extra.
Interfaces, languages and AI
A Mini App adds screens, forms and mobile layout work. Another language means translating messages, errors and help text, then checking the layout.
Include AI for a specific task, such as drafting content. Decide who reviews the output, what information reaches the provider and how failures are handled. External AI usage is a separate running cost.
Costs after launch
Separate one-off development from recurring costs. Depending on the project, these may include hosting, a domain, third-party services, backups and support.
Clarify what counts as fixing a defect versus adding a feature, and agree on response times. “Support included” is difficult to compare without a duration and defined scope.
Request an estimate for a focused first release
Separate essential features from optional additions. Ask for a first-release estimate and a separate view of future extensions. Look for scope, deliverables, timelines, handover terms and running costs.
There is no universal bot price on this website. I prepare an estimate after discussing the workflow. Send an example of the process and the tools you already use.