Why switch from Shieldy to BotLaunch
BotLaunch runs your Telegram channel or group moderation from a no-code web dashboard, and it also includes a Telegram Mini App builder for in-chat stores. If you want CAPTCHA and anti-spam moderation plus a storefront path inside Telegram, BotLaunch gives you both under one setup.
BotLaunch also supports a free plan for the Bot Manager, and it does not limit members or messages on that free plan.
What is different (and what is not)
Different in Bot configuration
In BotLaunch, you add the bot to your channel or group and enable the modules you need from the dashboard. BotLaunch includes 165 module types, including moderation modules like CAPTCHA and anti-spam, and also vertical tools for e-commerce, online courses, and real estate.
Different in your storefront option
If you sell or take orders, BotLaunch Mini Apps open inside Telegram, so customers do not need a separate website or an additional app install.
What you cannot assume carries over
I cannot confirm an export path or feature-by-feature mapping from Shieldy to BotLaunch without knowing your exact Shieldy setup. Treat your CAPTCHA and anti-spam rules as something you will re-enable and re-check inside BotLaunch, then test the flow with your real traffic.
Migration steps: switch from Shieldy to BotLaunch
Verify your BotLaunch use case. Decide whether you only need the Telegram channel or group manager (moderation) or you also want a Telegram Mini App store.
Add your BotLaunch bot to your channel or group. Use the dashboard setup flow, then make sure the bot can run the modules you plan to enable.
Re-enable moderation modules you need. Turn on CAPTCHA and anti-spam, plus any other moderation options you use (such as warnings, ban management, or word and link filters) from the BotLaunch dashboard.
Test verification and moderation. Check the behavior for new members and for messages that would have triggered Shieldy before. Adjust module settings in BotLaunch until the outcome matches your expectations.
Confirm analytics and automation expectations. If you relied on bot replies, scheduled broadcasts, or triggers, configure those modules in BotLaunch from the dashboard, then run a short test cycle.
If you use a Mini App store, set it up next. In the Mini App builder, choose one of the 21 ready-made storefront designs, then edit content using the content blocks and theme engine.
Launch the Mini App inside Telegram. Connect your bot to launch the storefront inside the chat, and then test ordering from the customer side.
Handle payments based on your plan. Mini App orders are seller-fulfilled by default. On a paid plan, an own-bot shop can accept card payments inside Telegram via a Telegram Stripe provider token, with money going to your own Stripe account.
FAQ
Will my Shieldy CAPTCHA rules carry over automatically?
No automatic carryover is guaranteed. You should expect to re-enable CAPTCHA and anti-spam modules in BotLaunch and then test with your actual users and message patterns.
Can I switch only moderation, without a store?
Yes. BotLaunch has a Bot Manager for Telegram channel and group moderation. You can enable moderation modules and ignore the Mini App builder if you only need verification and anti-spam.
Do customers need to install an app to use the BotLaunch store?
No. The Telegram Mini App store opens inside the chat. Customers do not need a separate website and do not need a separate app install.
What plans should I check while migrating?
For the Bot Manager, BotLaunch costs $0 (Free), $15 (Starter), $39 (Pro), or $99 (Business) per month. For the Mini App store, plans are $0 (Free), $19 (Starter), $49 (Growth), or $99 (Business) per month.
Does BotLaunch require programming?
No. You add the bot to your channel or group as an admin and turn modules on from the web dashboard. There is nothing to code.