Hey everyone! I’ve been struggling to find the perfect productivity setup for months now. I keep switching between different apps and tools but nothing feels right. What I really want is a simple chat interface that I can use to manage my tasks and connect with other services I already use. Since I mainly work on backend stuff and don’t have much frontend experience, building my own interface would take forever. That’s why I’m thinking about using either Discord or Telegram as the frontend for my productivity bot. Has anyone here built something similar? Which platform did you pick and why? I’m also curious about any other alternatives or tips you might have. Really appreciate any help!
discord bots win if ur already using discord. telegram’s cleaner but discord has tons more tutorials n community help when u hit problems. plus most devs are on discord, so sharing ur bot is dead simple. just pick one n start coding!
Both platforms work fine, but you’re thinking too small. Why pick just Discord or Telegram when you can use both?
I’ve made this mistake before - picking one platform locks you into their limits. What happens when you want SMS alerts? Email integration? Your team switches to Slack?
Build an automation layer that connects to any platform. That’s where Latenode saves you. Instead of separate bots for Discord and Telegram, build your workflow once in Latenode and connect it anywhere.
I did this last month. Latenode handles my tasks, connects to my calendar, pulls API data, and sends updates through Discord, Telegram, email - whatever I need. When Discord’s interface annoyed me, I added Telegram without rebuilding anything.
Best part? Most integrations don’t need code. You get a visual workflow builder that actually works, instead of wrestling with webhooks and API limits.
Use Latenode as your backbone, then pick whatever chat platform you like. Change your mind later without starting over.
Built a workflow automation bot on Discord 8 months ago - wish I’d used Telegram instead. Discord’s permissions are a total nightmare when you’re deploying across multiple servers or sharing with colleagues. Each server needs its own bot setup and the admin work piles up fast. The webhook integrations work great though - GitHub, Jira, and Slack all connected smoothly. What really killed it: Discord’s threading makes conversation history with your bot confusing as hell. You lose context managing multiple tasks. Telegram keeps everything in clean chronological order, way better for productivity workflows. If you’re flying solo and don’t need server deployment, Discord’s fine. Otherwise go with Telegram.
Had this same problem last year and went with Telegram. The inline keyboards are a game-changer - you get custom buttons for completing tasks, snoozing reminders, switching projects. Way better than typing commands constantly. Discord’s slash commands work fine but they’re clunky for quick interactions. Telegram’s API is also much easier to work with. Better docs, fewer rate limits, and integrations don’t make you want to pull your hair out. Discord wins if you need fancy formatting or embeds, but for productivity stuff? Telegram’s simplicity is actually perfect.