What is the best alternative to MCP Telegram?

The top-rated alternatives to MCP Telegram in the Communication category include Telegram MCP, Claude Ops Telegram Server, Telegram MCP. These servers offer complementary or alternative capabilities depending on your deployment stack and authentication requirements.

How do MCP Telegram alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

MCP Telegram and its alternatives vary by runtime requirement (Node.js/npx, Python/uvx, Docker, or remote HTTP/SSE endpoints). Check the specification comparison table above to verify command requirements before installing.

Are alternatives to MCP Telegram free and open source?

Most MCP servers listed on AllMCPs are open source tools under MIT or Apache licenses that you can self-host or run locally with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, or Windsurf.

How do I side-by-side compare MCP Telegram with a specific alternative?

Click the "Compare side-by-side →" button on any alternative card to see an in-depth comparison matrix covering feature lists, stars, npm downloads, install configurations, and schema specifications.

Communication• MCP Alternatives Guide

Best Alternatives to MCP Telegram

Looking for an alternative to MCP Telegram? Whether you need a different runtime environment, custom authentication support, or alternative API integrations in the Communication ecosystem, we have cataloged and compared the top alternative MCP servers below.

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Target Reference Server

MCP Telegram Overview

The overpod/mcp-telegram MCP server connects MCP clients to Telegram through MTProto and GramJS, operating as a user account rather than a bot. It provides tools for reading chats, searching messages, downloading media, managing contacts, sending messages, and other Telegram actions. Login uses a QR code after you provide Telegram API credentials, and the session is saved for later runs. Reach for it when an agent needs access to personal Telegram conversations or account-level features instead of the restricted Bot API.

Server Name	Runtime	Auth	Pricing	GitHub Stars	Downloads	Action
MCP Telegram (Target)	npx	API key	Free	43	—	Current
Telegram MCP	uvx	Other	Free	1,615	—	Compare →
Claude Ops Telegram Server	—	Other	Free	190	—	Compare →
Telegram MCP	npx	API key	Free	348	—	Compare →
Line Bot MCP Server	—	API key	Free	780	—	Compare →
Whatsapp MCP	—	Other	Free	6,273	—	Compare →
Mattermost MCP	npx	API key	Free	3	—	Compare →
Telegram Bot MCP	—	API key	Free	7	—	Compare →
ZulipChat MCP Server	uvx	API key	Free	28	—	Compare →
Botbell MCP	uvx	API key	Free	1	—	Compare →
Discord MCP	—	API key	Free	494	—	Compare →
Aiogram MCP	uvx	API key	Free	3	—	Compare →
Infobip MCP	—	OAuth	Freemium	35	—	Compare →

Detailed Evaluation of MCP Telegram Alternatives

Telegram MCP

Runtime: uvx

Connects MCP-compatible clients to Telegram for account, chat, message, contact, media, and administrative operations.

Key Features:

Telegram account and chat management

Message search, sending, editing, and forwarding

Contact alias resolution

5 0 1,615

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Claude Ops Telegram Server

Runtime not confirmed

Reads Telegram DMs, sends messages, and searches chats through MTProto user authentication.

Key Features:

Read Telegram DMs

Send Telegram messages

Search across chats

3 0 190

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Telegram MCP

Runtime: npx

Telegram API MCP server for accessing user data, dialogs, messages, and managing read status.

Key Features:

Get current user account info

List dialogs with optional unread filter

Retrieve messages from dialogs

2 0 348

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Line Bot MCP Server

Runtime not confirmed

Verified

Connects an AI agent to LINE Messaging API for messaging, user profiles, quotas, followers, and rich-menu management.

Key Features:

Push text and Flex messages

Broadcast messages to followers

Retrieve user profiles and follower IDs

3 0 780

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Whatsapp MCP

Runtime not confirmed

Search, read, and send WhatsApp messages and media through a locally connected MCP server.

Key Features:

Search contacts and message history

List chats and inspect conversation context

Send messages to contacts and groups

3 0 6,273

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Mattermost MCP

Runtime: npx

Connects MCP clients to Mattermost for channel access, messaging, threads, reactions, user lookup, and topic monitoring.

Key Features:

Mattermost channel listing and history retrieval

Message posting and threaded replies

Message reactions and thread inspection

4 0 3

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Telegram Bot MCP

Runtime not confirmed

Telegram Bot API MCP server with 174 tools covering messaging, chats, stickers, payments, forums, stories, and more.

Key Features:

Full Telegram Bot API coverage with 174 tools

Message operations: send, edit, forward, delete, pin, react

Chat management: info, permissions, members, verification

2 0 7

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ZulipChat MCP Server

Runtime: uvx

Connects MCP-compatible AI clients to Zulip for messaging, search, user lookup, events, files, and analytics.

Key Features:

Zulip messaging and message search

Stream, topic, and user lookup

Dual user and bot identities

3 0 28

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Botbell MCP

Runtime: uvx

Sends BotBell notifications to Apple devices and lets AI assistants read replies through MCP.

Key Features:

Send push notifications to Apple devices

Read replies from the BotBell app

Create and list bots with a PAT

3 0 1

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Discord MCP

Runtime not confirmed

Connects MCP-compatible AI clients to Discord for server lookups, channel management, user ID lookup, and messaging.

Key Features:

Discord API access through JDA

HTTP MCP endpoint on port 8085

Server information lookup

3 0 494

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Aiogram MCP

Runtime: uvx

Adds MCP tools, resources, prompts, and event streaming to existing aiogram Telegram bots.

Key Features:

30 tools for messaging, media, moderation, chats, and interactive messages

7 resources for bot data, chat lists, message history, events, files, and audit logs

3 prompts for moderation, announcements, and user reports

2 0 3

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Infobip MCP

Runtime not confirmed

Verified

Connects MCP-compatible agents to Infobip messaging, verification, customer data, account, and documentation services.

Key Features:

Remote streamable HTTP MCP endpoints

SMS, WhatsApp, RCS, Viber, Email, Voice, and push messaging

2FA and telco verification operations

4 0 35

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Best Alternatives to MCP Telegram

MCP Telegram Overview

Specification Matrix: MCP Telegram vs Alternatives

Detailed Evaluation of MCP Telegram Alternatives

Telegram MCP

Claude Ops Telegram Server

Telegram MCP

Line Bot MCP Server

Whatsapp MCP

Mattermost MCP

Telegram Bot MCP

ZulipChat MCP Server

Botbell MCP

Discord MCP

Aiogram MCP

Infobip MCP

Frequently Asked Questions: MCP Telegram Alternatives