python-telegram-bot

The most popular Python library for building Telegram bots, with 28.7K GitHub stars and built-in JobQueue for scheduled tasks. ConversationHandler manages multi-step dialogs, and PicklePersistence stores state across restarts. Best for building personal AI assistants with a Telegram interface.

AI ToolFree Tier: GPL-3.0; built-in JobQueueCompany: Community OSSCategory: Developer ToolsOpen Source: YesQuick Start: pip install python-telegram-bot → Create a bot via BotFather on Telegram → Write handlers for commands and messages, then run bot.run_polling()

python-telegram-bot

28.7K-star Telegram bot library — built-in scheduler

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The most popular Python library for building Telegram bots, with 28.7K GitHub stars and built-in JobQueue for scheduled tasks. ConversationHandler manages multi-step dialogs, and PicklePersistence stores state across restarts. Best for building personal AI assistants with a Telegram interface.

FREE TIER
GPL-3.0; built-in JobQueue
COMPANY
Community OSS
CATEGORY
Developer Tools › App Frameworks
OPEN SOURCE
Yes
PRIVACY
Self-hosted
TAGS
telegrambots

QUICK START

pip install python-telegram-bot → Create a bot via BotFather on Telegram → Write handlers for commands and messages, then run bot.run_polling()

BEST FOR

  • ▸Python developers building custom Telegram bots with full control & privacy.
  • ▸Users creating AI assistants needing multi-step dialogs & persistent state.
  • ▸Developers requiring scheduled tasks or reminders within their Telegram bot.

NOT FOR

  • ✕Non-developers seeking a no-code or drag-and-drop Telegram bot builder.
  • ✕Users unable or unwilling to self-host and manage their bot's infrastructure.
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