Pricing for nonprofits
100% free with no tiers: groups to 200,000, broadcast channels, bots and Bot API, funded by the founder and Premium extras.
Review for nonprofits
Messaging free forever with giant groups, channels and bots.
100% free with no tiers: groups to 200,000, broadcast channels, bots and Bot API, funded by the founder and Premium extras.
Typical nonprofit uses:
- Broadcast updates to thousands
- Coordinate volunteers in groups
- Automate FAQs with free bots
Pros:
- No cost and no message caps
- Channels scale to millions
- Desktop, web and mobile everywhere
Cons:
- Phone number required
- Default chats are not E2EE
- Spam invites need tuning
FAQ about Telegram for nonprofits
Is Telegram free?
Yes, with no paid tiers for core messaging. An optional Premium adds extras without gating chats.
How big can groups get?
Up to 200,000 members with admin roles, slow mode and anti-spam tooling.
What about channels?
Unlimited subscribers for broadcasts, with discussion groups and bots attached.
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