Best Shieldy Alternative for Telegram Groups

Shieldy stops spam with CAPTCHA. Metricgram has no CAPTCHA; it flags likely spam in a moderation queue and adds analytics, gamification, AI chatbots, Stripe payments and a complete web dashboard.

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What is Shieldy?

Shieldy is an open-source anti-spam bot developed by 1inch Network. It focuses on verifying new members with CAPTCHA challenges before they can post. Shieldy integrates with CAS (Combot Anti-Spam), and its public Telegram listing currently shows 200,000+ monthly users. It is a lightweight, focused anti-spam tool rather than a full community management platform.

What Shieldy does well

Simple & Effective

Does one thing exceptionally well — CAPTCHA verification to stop automated spam bots from joining your group.

CAS Integration

Integrates with Combot Anti-Spam (CAS) to automatically ban known spammers from a shared global database.

Open Source

Fully open-source code maintained by 1inch Network, allowing transparency and community contributions.

Free & Lightweight

A lightweight anti-spam bot with a public Telegram listing showing 200K+ monthly users.

Shieldy vs Metricgram

Feature	Shieldy	Metricgram
CAPTCHA Verification
Anti-Spam Protection
Welcome Messages
Automatic Replies
Group Analytics Dashboard
Gamification (Points, Rankings & Rewards)
AI Chatbots / Assistants
Stripe Payment Integration
Scheduled Messages
Daily Summary Reports
Custom Bot Name & Avatar
Revenue Intelligence
Invite Tracking
Client portfolio dashboards	Limited or manual
API access	Varies
MCP / AI agent workflows		Included in every paid plan

What Metricgram adds

All-in-One Solution

Shieldy only does anti-spam. Metricgram combines spam protection with analytics, moderation, engagement, monetization, and automation in one bot.

Analytics Dashboard

Track member growth, message volume, engagement trends, and activity patterns from a full web dashboard.

Gamification

Award points, publish rankings and unlock rewards to turn passive members into active participants.

AI Chatbots

Add OpenAI-powered assistants that answer questions and assist your community automatically.

Stripe Monetization

Monetize your group with subscription-based access and automated payment management via Stripe Connect.

Member Management

Full member dashboard with activity tracking and moderation tools — far beyond simple CAPTCHA verification.

How to switch from Shieldy to Metricgram

Sign up for Metricgram

Start your 14-day free trial at metricgram.com. No credit card required.

Add Metricgram bot to your group

Add the Metricgram bot as an administrator. You can keep Shieldy running alongside during your transition.

Configure anti-spam and more

Enable anti-spam protection and set up analytics, welcome messages, gamification, and other features. Remove Shieldy when ready.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Metricgram replace Shieldy's CAPTCHA verification?

No. Metricgram has no CAPTCHA. It flags likely spam and member reports in a moderation queue, and optional rules can delete links posted by new members or mute a member after a set number of reports. If you need CAPTCHA verification, keep Shieldy alongside Metricgram.

Is Shieldy free while Metricgram is paid?

Shieldy is free but only does anti-spam. Metricgram offers a free trial with all features, then affordable paid plans.

Why switch from a free bot to a paid one?

Shieldy solves one problem. Metricgram is a complete platform — analytics, gamification, AI chatbots, and monetization help you grow and manage your community professionally.