Gambot WhatsApp Business API vs Telegram MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Gambot WhatsApp Business API and Telegram MCP MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

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Choose Gambot WhatsApp Business API when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

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Choose Telegram MCP when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: other (Free / Open Source).
• Primary tools included: Telegram account and chat management, Message search, sending, editing, and forwarding, Contact alias resolution.

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	G Gambot WhatsApp Business API Communication	Telegram MCP chigwell Communication
Summary
Category & Scope	Communication	Communication
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gambot-whatsapp-business-api": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "gambot-whatsapp-business-api"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "chigwell-telegram-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "telegram-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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