@DoublegramScribeBot Telegram groups run on one of two tiers. Understanding the split helps admins decide when /upgrade is worth it.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Free group | Premium group |
|---|---|---|
| Activation | Automatic when bot is added | /upgrade by subscribed member |
| Voice transcription | ✅ All members | ✅ All members, unlimited |
| Transcription limit | 50 per hour (shared) | No hourly cap |
| AI chat (mention / reply) | ❌ | ✅ All members* |
| Chat history search | ❌ | ✅ |
| Reminders | ❌ | ✅ |
Automatic replies (/reply) | ✅ Admin setup | ✅ Same |
| Subscription needed to use | No (for transcription) | No for members — activator needs subscription |
| AI credits | N/A | May apply — billed to activator's plan |
*Admins can restrict AI to admins only in Settings → AI Management.
Free tier in practice
Ideal for groups that mainly need voice-to-text:
- Community voice notes transcribed for everyone
- Keyword auto-replies for FAQ (
/reply) - No cost for members sending voice messages
- Shared 50/hour cap — busy groups may hit the limit during voice-heavy hours
Premium tier in practice
Ideal when the group needs Scribe as a team assistant:
- @DoublegramScribeBot what did we decide yesterday? — history search
- @DoublegramScribeBot remind us Friday at 10 — group reminders
- Unlimited voice during meetings or voice-heavy workflows
- AI summaries and answers grounded in group chat history
Admin controls (premium groups)
From /start → Settings in the group:
- AI Management — AI for all members vs admins only (admins configure)
- Credit limits — per-user and group caps on AI usage (activator configures)
- Release premium — activator returns group to free tier
- Language / personality — shared group settings (admins)
Private chat comparison
A personal subscription unlocks Scribe in private chat without needing group premium. Group premium is for sharing AI and unlimited voice with everyone in that Telegram group.
Cost picture: Free groups cost nothing for transcription. Premium needs one subscriber to activate; AI may use credits from their plan.
Quick reference
- Free: 50 voice/hour, transcription + auto-replies
- Premium: unlimited voice + AI + memory + reminders
- Upgrade:
/upgrade
Related: what happens when the activator's subscription lapses in When the Activator's Subscription Expires on Telegram.