Telegram Bot API vs Discord webhooks
Free API comparison
| Telegram Bot API | Discord webhooks | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Communication | Communication |
| API key | Needed, free | Needed, free |
| Pricing | Free. | Free; for two-way interaction use the full Discord bot API. |
| From the browser | Yes (CORS) | Yes (CORS) |
| Formats | JSON | JSON |
| Interface | REST, HTTP-GET | REST, HTTP-GET |
| Provider | core.telegram.org | discord.com |
| Last checked | Not stated | Working on October 31st, 2026 |
| MCP server | No | No |
Which one to choose
A Discord webhook only posts messages to one channel, which is all you need for alerts from your own software: one POST request, nothing to install. The Telegram Bot API is a full bot: it sends and receives messages, files and polls, shows buttons and works in groups. For alerts, a Discord webhook; for a bot people talk to, Telegram.
Each service's own page has its full description, a code example and what visitors report: Telegram Bot API, Discord webhooks.