Slack vs Telegram
Feature comparison between Slack and Telegram channels for Vibey agents.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Slack | Telegram |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | OAuth install (one click) | Bot token from BotFather |
| Owner verification | Automatic via OAuth | Press Start to verify |
| Member sync | All workspace members synced on install | Members learned on first message |
| DMs | Each person gets their own session | Each person gets their own session |
| Channel mentions | @Vibey in any channel, replies in threads | Not applicable (bot = single chat) |
| Channel context | Last 10 messages injected when mentioned | Not available |
| Thread support | Full thread-based conversations | Single conversation per chat |
| Public mode | Not applicable (workspace-scoped) | Anyone can message the bot |
| Streaming | Full response posted on completion | Real-time placeholder updates every 1.5s |
| Formatting | Slack mrkdwn (*bold*, _italic_) | Telegram Markdown (*bold*, _italic_) |
| Interactive UI | No (text-only, no cards or buttons) | No (text-only, no cards or buttons) |
| File sharing | Users can share files in chat | Users can share files in chat |
| Member notes | Agent learns about each team member | Agent learns about each customer/member |
| Commands | Not applicable | /reset, /help, /status, /campaign |
When to Use Which
Use Slack when:
- Your team already lives in Slack
- You want
@Vibeymentions in team channels for quick input - Multiple team members need to interact with the same agent
- You want channel discussion context injected automatically
Use Telegram when:
- You want a mobile-first experience
- You're building a customer-facing support bot (public mode)
- You want real-time streaming responses
- You need a simple setup without workspace admin access
Use both when:
- Your team uses Slack internally, but you serve customers on Telegram
- Different agents handle different channels (e.g., Vibey on Slack, support agent on Telegram)