Choosing a moderation bot seems simple: add it to the chat — done. But a month later it turns out the bot doesn't catch scams in DMs, is configured only by commands, na half the features yu need cost extra. To avoid redoing everything, it's worth choosing deliberately.
Below are seven criteria mipela recommend for evaluating any bot, wantaim an explanation of why each matters na what to look for.
1. Semantic anti-spam, not just keywords
The most common mistake is picking a bot that filters by a list of banned words. Spammers bypass that in a minute: swap letters for look-alikes, add spaces, send an image instead of text. A gutpela bot analyzes the meaning of a mesej na the sender's behavior, not just specific words. Ask yourself: what happens if the spammer rewords the mesej? If the bot lets it through, the protection is weak.
2. Entry verification
Most spam comes from bots that join automatically. A CAPTCHA or entry check stops them before they start posting. It should be non-annoying for real people: math, button choice or emoji — quick na clear.
3. A web panel instead of chat commands
Command-based setup is painful: yu have to remember the syntax, keep a cheat sheet, na it's easy to make mistakes. A web dashboard where features toggle on na off saves hours na reduces errors — especially wantaim multiple admins.
4. Channel support, not just groups
If yu have a channel (or a channel + chat combo), make sure the bot supports scheduled posting, auto-delete na channels. Many bots are grup-only na useless in a channel.
5. Languages
If bilong yu audience is international, the bot's interface na messages should be in their language. Bots wantaim 2 languages limit yu; 50+ language solutions don't.
6. Transparent pricing na a free start
A gutpela bot lets yu try for free na honestly shows what's in each plan. Be wary if key features (anti-spam, logs) are locked behind an expensive subscription wantaim no trial.
7. Live support na a knowledge base
Sooner or later a setup question comes up. Having support na a clear knowledge base saves time na nerves.
Common mistakes
- Choosing by popularity. A well-known bot isn't necessarily right for yu.
- Looking only at price. A free bot that lets scams through costs moa — in reputation.
- Ignoring channels. Yu'll end up buying a second bot.
- Not testing in practice. The best test is to add the bot to a test chat na try to "break" it wantaim spam.
How to test a bot in 15 minutes
1. Add the bot to a test chat na grant admin rights.
2. Enable basic protection na join wantaim a second account.
3. Try sending a link, spam na a reworded "banned" mesej.
4. Check entry verification na how convenient the panel is.
5. Count how many actions yu had to do by hand.
Takeaway
The ideal bot is olgeta-in-one, wantaim semantic moderation, a web dashboard, channel support na fair pricing. Mod Assistant Bot ticks the whole checklist na lets yu start for free. See the features · Plans.