tbot is a Rust library for building Telegram bots with an async, type-safe API on top of tokio. It emphasizes readable handler code, compile-time safety for Bot API parameters, state management, webhook or polling modes, and broad coverage of Telegram Bot API features including media and MarkdownV2.
tbot is open-source Rust software published on crates.io and GitLab without a commercial subscription on the project homepage.
API access
Documentation states tbot implements Telegram Bot API features and exposes typed methods for sending messages, media, and webhooks.
Is tbot right for you?
A good fit for
Rust developers creating Telegram bots who want idiomatic async code with pattern-matched API types instead of manual JSON handling.
Before you choose
You must supply your own Telegram bot token and hosting; tbot is a client library rather than a managed bot platform.
Rust Telegram bot framework
tbot markets a modern, type-safe developer experience for Telegram bots, with examples for polling, stateful handlers, and compile-time validation of API calls.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
Capability
Value
Evidence
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Tagline
Homepage headline says tbot helps you make cool Telegram bots with Rust easily.
Facts sourced
2026-10-04
Runtime
Docs highlight async/await support built on tokio for scalable bot event loops.
Facts sourced
2026-10-04
Bot API coverage
Feature section notes complete Bot API support including media upload/download and webhooks.
Facts sourced
2026-10-04
Understand the total cost
tbot pricing & plans
Free
Free
tbot is open-source Rust software published on crates.io and GitLab without a commercial subscription on the project homepage.
Access
tbot is open-source Rust software published on crates.io and GitLab without a commercial subscription on the project homepage.
tbot is a Rust library for building Telegram bots with an async, type-safe API on top of tokio. It emphasizes readable handler code, compile-time safety for Bot API parameters, state management, webhook or polling modes, and broad coverage of Telegram Bot API features including media and MarkdownV2.
Does tbot have a free plan?
tbot is open-source Rust software published on crates.io and GitLab without a commercial subscription on the project homepage.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does tbot cost?
No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use tbot through an API?
Documentation states tbot implements Telegram Bot API features and exposes typed methods for sending messages, media, and webhooks.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
You must supply your own Telegram bot token and hosting; tbot is a client library rather than a managed bot platform.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.