Comparison
Gategram vs InviteMember
InviteMember sends your buyers to an external Stripe checkout. Gategram keeps everything inside Telegram with native Stars payments.
Gategram
InviteMember
Payment flow
Native Telegram Stars — one tap inside the app
External Stripe/PayPal checkout — opens browser
Buyer friction
Zero. No account, no email, no card form
High. Account creation + card details on external page
Delivery
Instant — content arrives as a Telegram message
Invite link after payment confirmation (can take minutes)
Setup time
2 minutes. Create product, share link, done
15-30 minutes. Connect Stripe, configure subscription plans, set up bot
Revenue split
95/5 (Telegram takes 5% via Stars)
~85-90% after Stripe fees + InviteMember fees
Product types
Any digital content: text, links, files, access
Primarily subscription/membership access
One-time sales
Yes, native support
Limited — built for subscriptions
Free tier
Yes, free to start
Free tier with limits, paid plans for features
Payment methods
Telegram Stars (Apple Pay / Google Pay backed)
Stripe (cards, some local methods)
Trust model
Buyer trusts Telegram — native dialog
Buyer must trust external checkout page
When to choose Gategram over InviteMember
You sell one-time digital products
InviteMember is built for recurring subscriptions. If you sell individual products — guides, templates, files, access codes — Gategram is purpose-built for that.
Your buyers are mobile-first
Telegram Stars are backed by Apple Pay / Google Pay. Your mobile buyers can pay with one tap instead of typing card numbers on a small screen.
You want maximum conversion
Every redirect kills conversion. InviteMember opens a browser for checkout. Gategram keeps the entire flow inside Telegram. Less friction = more completed sales.
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