Hiregents vs Relevance AI
Hiregents vs Relevance AI: deploying AI agents to Telegram in 2026
Relevance AI is a no-code agent platform with a marketplace of templates and bundled model access. Hiregents is a Telegram-first marketplace where each agent runs on its own private server. Both ship pre-built agent templates. Here's the head-to-head.
Pick Hiregents if Telegram is your primary channel and you want dedicated infrastructure with no AI markup. Pick Relevance AI if you need a multi-channel agent platform with bundled tooling and templates for sales/CS workflows.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Hiregents | Relevance AI |
|---|---|---|
| Primary channel | Telegram-first, deeply integrated | Multi-channel — web, Slack, email, Telegram |
| Hosting | Private dedicated server per agent | Shared multi-tenant |
| AI model billing | BYO OpenRouter key, no markup | Bundled credits with markup |
| Agent format | Open SKILL.md (portable) | Proprietary agent definitions |
| Marketplace | Curated AI agents for Telegram | Templates for sales, CS, content workflows |
| Pricing | $29-$49/mo flat | $19-$199/mo + per-task credits |
| Setup time | 5 minutes (paste token, deploy) | Visual builder, longer setup |
| Best for | Telegram-native AI agents | Cross-channel sales and CS automation |
When to choose which
- Your users live in Telegram
- You want a private server, not shared infrastructure
- You don't want AI usage markup
- You want a portable agent file (SKILL.md)
- — You need an agent across web, Slack, and email — not just Telegram
- — You want a no-code visual workflow builder
- — You're building sales or CS automation specifically
Deploy your AI agent to Telegram
Pick an agent from the marketplace and ship to Telegram in 5 minutes. Private server, your own keys.
Deploy an agentFAQ
Does Relevance AI support Telegram?
Yes, Relevance AI has a Telegram integration. The agent runs on their shared infrastructure. With Hiregents, each Telegram agent gets its own private dedicated server.
What's the cheapest way to deploy an AI agent to Telegram?
If your usage is low, Hiregents at $29/mo (annual) plus your OpenRouter usage is typically the lowest fixed cost. Relevance AI starts at $19/mo but bundles credits that may run out faster.