# Claude Telegram Bot & Discord Bot — Run Your Own 24/7 AI (2026)

February 21, 2026·HostedClaws Team

Want your own Claude-powered bot running 24/7 on Telegram or Discord? Most guides will tell you to spin up a server, configure Docker, manage API keys, and pray nothing breaks at 3am.

There's a faster way.

## The Problem with Self-Hosting a Claude Bot

Building an AI bot is not hard. Hosting one reliably is a nightmare.

You need:

- A server that runs 24/7 (not your laptop)
- Docker configuration and deployment pipelines
- API key management for Anthropic or OpenRouter
- Persistent storage so your bot remembers conversations
- SSL certificates and secure networking
- Monitoring to know when things break
- Time to debug when they inevitably do

Most developers who try self-hosting spend a weekend getting it working, then another weekend three months later figuring out why it stopped.

If your time is worth anything, the math does not work out.

## The Faster Way: HostedClaws

[HostedClaws](/content/site-root.html) handles all the infrastructure so you can focus on actually using your AI assistant.

**What you get:**

- Claude-powered bot on Telegram or Discord
- Runs 24/7 in its own private cloud container
- Remembers every conversation (persistent memory)
- Access to 300+ AI models (Claude, GPT-4, Llama, Mistral)
- Email and calendar integrations (optional)
- Zero maintenance, zero DevOps

**What it costs:** $40/month (Starter) or $100/month (Pro), including AI credits.

**Setup time:** 5 minutes.

## How It Works

### Step 1: Create Your Bot Token

For **Telegram:**

1. Open Telegram, search for @BotFather  
2. Send `/newbot` and follow the prompts  
3. Copy the bot token you receive

For **Discord:**

1. Go to Discord Developer Portal  
2. Create an application and add a bot  
3. Copy the bot token

This takes about 2 minutes. The token is what lets HostedClaws connect to your bot.

### Step 2: Sign Up and Connect

1. Go to [hostedclaws.com](/#pricing)  
2. Pick a plan (Starter or Pro)  
3. Name your assistant  
4. Paste your bot token in the setup wizard  
5. Done

The wizard handles everything else — verification, provisioning, configuration. Your bot goes live in under a minute.

### Step 3: Start Chatting

Open Telegram or Discord. Find your bot. Say hello.

It responds immediately. It is running in the cloud, powered by Claude, and available whenever you need it.

## What Can Your Claude Bot Do?

Out of the box:

- **Conversations** — Claude remembers context across messages
- **Research** — Search the web and summarize findings
- **Writing** — Drafts, emails, rewrites, summaries
- **Analysis** — Send documents and ask questions about them

With optional integrations:

- **Email** — Read, search, and draft emails (connect Gmail)
- **Calendar** — Check schedule, create events (connect Google Calendar)
- **Reminders** — Tell it once, it remembers forever
- **Tasks** — Personal to-do list that never forgets

## Why Not Just Use ChatGPT?

ChatGPT is a website. You open a browser, type, close the tab, and it's gone.

A hosted Claude bot is different:

- **Always available** — message it from your phone at 2am
- **Remembers everything** — conversations persist across sessions
- **Connected to your life** — email, calendar, tasks, all integrated
- **Private** — runs in your own container, not shared with millions of users

It is the difference between a search engine and a personal assistant.

## Choosing a Model

HostedClaws gives you access to 300+ AI models. You can switch anytime.

| Model | Best For | Speed | Cost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Claude Sonnet 4 | General use (default) | Fast | Low |
| Claude Opus 4 | Complex reasoning | Slower | Higher |
| GPT-4o | Alternative to Claude | Fast | Medium |
| Llama 3.1 | Open-source option | Fast | Low |

Most users stick with Claude Sonnet. It handles everything from casual chat to business tasks without breaking a sweat.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Do I need an Anthropic API key?**

No. HostedClaws includes AI credits and handles model access for you.

**How much does it cost per message?**

Your plan includes credits. A typical Claude Sonnet message costs $0.001-0.01. The included credits ($10-25/month) cover hundreds of messages for most users.

**Is my data private?**

Yes. Each assistant runs in an isolated container. Your conversations are encrypted and completely private.

**Can I use my own API keys?**

Yes, if you prefer. You can add your own keys in the dashboard.

**What if I want to cancel?**

Cancel anytime. Your assistant stops, data is deleted within 30 days. No lock-in.

## Self-Hosting vs HostedClaws

|  | Self-Hosted | HostedClaws |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Setup time | 4-12 hours | 5 minutes |
| Maintenance | Ongoing | None |
| Model access | You configure | 300+ included |
| Memory | You configure | Built in |
| Uptime | You manage | 99.9% SLA |
| Monthly cost | $20-50 + API fees | $40-100 (credits included) |

Self-hosting makes sense if you enjoy infrastructure work and have time to spare.

For everyone else, [HostedClaws](/#pricing) gets you running in 5 minutes.

## Get Started

1. **[Sign up](/#pricing)** — 30 seconds
2. **Connect your bot** — 2 minutes
3. **Start chatting** — immediately

Your Claude-powered assistant will be live in under 5 minutes.

## Think of It as an AI Employee

A Claude bot is not just a chatbot — it's an [AI employee](/content/ai-employee/index.html) that works 24/7 without breaks, sick days, or turnover.

Unlike a [human virtual assistant](/content/blog/ai-assistant-vs-human-va-cost/index.html) who costs $15-40/hour and only works during business hours, your AI employee:

- Responds instantly at 2am on a Sunday
- Never forgets a client's preferences
- Handles unlimited parallel conversations
- Costs a flat $40/month

**Looking for a specific role?** We offer pre-configured AI employees:

- **[AI Personal Assistant](/content/hire/ai-personal-assistant/index.html)** — Calendar, email, reminders, research
- **[AI Executive Assistant](/content/hire/ai-executive-assistant/index.html)** — High-level admin support, meeting prep
- **[AI Customer Support](/content/hire/ai-customer-support/index.html)** — 24/7 client responses
- **[AI Email Manager](/content/hire/ai-email-manager/index.html)** — Inbox triage, drafts, follow-ups
- **[AI Sales Assistant](/content/hire/ai-sales-assistant/index.html)** — Lead follow-up, scheduling demos

## Who Uses Claude Bots?

Professionals across industries use Claude-powered assistants to handle client communication, scheduling, and follow-ups:

- **[Real Estate Agents](/content/for/real-estate-agents/index.html)** — Instant lead response, showing scheduling, follow-up sequences
- **[Insurance Agents](/content/for/insurance-agents/index.html)** — Quote follow-ups, policy renewals, claim status updates
- **[Lawyers](/content/for/lawyers/index.html)** — Client intake, appointment scheduling, document requests
- **[Coaches & Consultants](/content/for/coaches/index.html)** — Session booking, client check-ins, payment reminders
- **[Personal Trainers](/content/for/personal-trainers/index.html)** — Workout reminders, nutrition check-ins, scheduling