Shieldy vs BotWave Pricing: The Real Cost

Pricing is where BotWave and Shieldy diverge the most. Most admins learn this the hard way. You do not have to.

Shieldy Pricing Explained

Shieldy is a captcha focused Telegram bot. The catch is it only does captcha verification and nothing else. For most communities, that means a monthly bill that grows with your activity. The more your group talks, the more you pay.

BotWave Pricing Explained

BotWave is free. Not freemium. Not free with a paid tier. Free. 200+ commands, AI, games, crypto, media downloads, trust scores, karma, mini app, and 15+ languages, all at $0 forever.

Side by Side Cost Comparison

Usage Level	BotWave	Shieldy
1,000 messages/day	$0/month	$150 to $2,400/month
10,000 messages/day	$0/month	$1,500 to $24,000/month
100,000 messages/day	$0/month	$15,000 to $240,000/month
Annual cost (active group)	$0/year	$1,800 to $288,000/year
Setup cost	$0	Varies
Hosting	Included	Self host or paid

What You Could Do With the Savings

• Run paid ads to grow your community
• Pay moderators to keep your group healthy
• Buy premium content for your members
• Host giveaways and contests
• Reinvest in your channel or brand

Or you could just keep the money. That works too.

Is Shieldy Ever Worth It?

For a small business that needs a specific WhatsApp Business workflow and has the budget, Shieldy can make sense. For a community group that wants engagement, games, moderation, AI, and growth without a bill, BotWave is the clear pick.

Start free today and grow your community the smart way.