The main differences
| Telegram bot | Web terminal | Desktop app | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interface | Chat commands and buttons | Charts, feeds and order panels | Local app |
| Custody | Varies by bot | Often your wallet signs | Keys stay on your machine |
| Charts and discovery | Limited | Strong | Varies |
| Examples | BonkBot, Trojan, Maestro | Axiom, GMGN, Photon | ScreenerBot |
Custody varies
Among the tools we track, Axiom, Padre and BonkBot are listed as non-custodial, Maestro uses imported keys, and ScreenerBot is a self-custody desktop app. Always read how a tool handles your key.
Which fits
- Speed from a phone: a Telegram bot.
- Research and watching many tokens: a terminal with charts and feeds.
- Local control: a desktop app.
See the fee comparison, terminals ranking and bots ranking, and what a trading bot is.