thesaasfactory

teleCast connects your Telegram group to your WordPress website, turning it into a live chat system (aka “widget”) your visitors can use directly from any page where you place our shortcode.
IMPORTANT
This plugin requires an account at thesaasfactory.net to function. There is a one-time registration fee of USD15.00 to onboard. If you wish to use the translation option then you will also need to top up translation credit once an initial 50000 characters have been used for evaluation/testing. Pre-purchase of 1M (one million) characters costs USD25.00.
The plugin loads the teleCast widget JavaScript from thesaasfactory.net servers, and all chat messages are relayed through the teleCast service to enable real-time communication between your website and Telegram. Our translation services are powered by DeepL Pro. Available languages therefore match those available from DeepL.
Live demo normally available at https://demo.thesaasfactory.net – please contact demo@thesaasfactory.net if you would like to share your Telegram handle and join the demo group.
<h3>How it works</h3>
<ol>
<li>Visitors send messages through the widget on your WordPress site </li>
<li>Messages are transmitted to thesaasfactory.net servers via WebSocket connection </li>
<li>thesaasfactory.net relays messages to your Telegram group </li>
<li>Replies from your Telegram group follow the same path back to your website visitors </li>
<li>Messages are translated in both directions when visitors use a different language than your group</li>
</ol>
Messages flow in both directions — visitors on your site chat with your Telegram group in real time. No page reloads, no polling delays. teleCast uses a persistent WebSocket connection for instant delivery and harnesses the power of Telegram bots to place/read messages in the group.
<h3>Key features</h3>
Telegram bridge 
— your Telegram group becomes your chat backend. Manage conversations from any device using the Telegram app you already use and know.
Real-time, bi-directional 
— messages from your Telegram group appear almost instantly in the widget, and visitor messages appear in your group.
Multilingual translation 
— teleCast includes English and your choice of a second language. Messages are automatically translated in both directions so visitors and group members can communicate naturally in their own language. Powered by DeepL Pro.
Shadow DOM isolation 
— the widget is fully isolated from your theme’s CSS. It looks great on any site without style conflicts but may be further customized if desired. Light and dark themes are configured with a simple attribute but more options are available for precise styling.
Simple shortcode 
— add <code>[telecast token="YOUR_TOKEN" channel="your-channel"]</code> to any page or post.
No jQuery, no dependencies 
— a single lightweight vanilla JS file.
<h3>Service requirements</h3>
<ol>
<li>Create a Telegram bot via @BotFather and add it to your group as an admin. </li>
<li>Register for an account at <a href="https://thesaasfactory.net" rel="nofollow ugc">thesaasfactory.net</a> and create a teleCast channel.</li>
<li>Add the <code>[telecast]</code> shortcode to any page with your token and channel slug.</li>
</ol>
Translation credits are managed via your account at thesaasfactory.net. Recognising that some phrases are used repeatedly in chat sessions, we cache translations and try to match our cache first. All such matches are free, credits are only consumed when fresh translation is required.
<h3>External Services</h3>
This plugin requires and relies on the teleCast service hosted at thesaasfactory.net to 
function.
What data is transmitted:
When you use this plugin, the following data is sent to thesaasfactory.net:
Chat messages 
— All messages sent by website visitors through the widget are transmitted to thesaasfactory.net servers, which relay them to your Telegram group. Replies from your Telegram group are transmitted through thesaasfactory.net back to your website visitors.
Visitor display names 
— The display name entered by visitors when they start chatting is transmitted to identify the sender in your Telegram group.
Translation requests 
— When messages need translation (visitor language differs from group language), the message content is sent to thesaasfactory.net for translation via DeepL Pro before being relayed.
WebSocket connections 
— The widget establishes a persistent WebSocket connection to wss://ws.thesaasfactory.net for real-time message delivery. * Widget JavaScript — The plugin loads the teleCast widget JavaScript file from https://thesaasfactory.net/telecast/assets/telecast.js on every page where 
the shortcode is used.
When data is sent: 
– When a visitor opens a page containing the <code>[telecast]</code> shortcode (widget JavaScript loads) 
– When a visitor enters their name and starts chatting (WebSocket connection establishes) 
– Every time a message is sent or received (messages are relayed through the service) 
– When messages require translation (sent to DeepL Pro via thesaasfactory.net)
Service information: 
– Service provider: the SaaS factory (thesaasfactory.net) 
– Terms of Service: https://thesaasfactory.net/terms.php 
– Privacy Policy: https://thesaasfactory.net/privacy.php
By using this plugin, you acknowledge that chat messages and visitor display names will be transmitted through thesaasfactory.net servers to enable the Telegram bridge functionality. Messages are encrypted in transit but are processed by the service to enable translation and relay to Telegram.

teleCast

Embed your Telegram group as a live chat widget on any WordPress page — with real-time multilingual translation.

Renzo Johnson

cnvrse

The fastest way to add live chat to WordPress — Cnvrse lets you chat with visitors directly from your WordPress admin, Telegram, or Discord. No signup required, no external services, no monthly fees.
<h3>Why Cnvrse?</h3>
Most live chat plugins require external accounts, charge monthly fees, or make you install yet another app. Cnvrse is different:
<ul>
<li>Ready in seconds — Install, activate, and a chat widget appears on your site. No signup, no configuration needed.</li>
<li>Reply from your phone — Connect Telegram or Discord and reply to visitors from the app you already use. Or just use the WordPress dashboard.</li>
<li>No monthly fees — Free forever. No per-seat pricing, no message limits, no “upgrade to reply.”</li>
<li>Your data, your site — Conversations stay in your WordPress database. Nothing is stored on external servers.</li>
<li>Won’t slow your site down — Lightweight and fast. Your PageSpeed score stays the same.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Features</h3>
Live Chat Widget 
A clean, modern chat bubble that matches any theme. Customize colors and greeting text from Settings.
Real-Time Dashboard 
See active visitors, ongoing conversations, and message history. Reply instantly without leaving WordPress.
Telegram Integration (Optional) 
Connect your Telegram bot to receive instant notifications and reply to visitors from your phone. Messages arrive instantly.
Discord Integration (Optional) 
Connect a Discord bot to receive visitor messages in your Discord server. Reply directly from any Discord channel — messages sync back to the chat widget automatically. Connect one or both messaging channels simultaneously.
Visitor Intelligence 
See visitor browser, current page, and browsing journey. Know context before you reply.
Conversation Management 
Organize chats with Open/Pending/Closed status. Auto-close inactive conversations. Never lose a lead.
<h3>Perfect For</h3>
<ul>
<li>Small business websites needing simple customer support</li>
<li>WooCommerce stores wanting pre-sale chat</li>
<li>Freelancers and agencies managing client sites</li>
<li>Teams already using Telegram or Discord for communication</li>
<li>Anyone who wants live chat without the bloat</li>
</ul>
<h3>How It Works</h3>
<ol>
<li>Install and activate Cnvrse</li>
<li>Chat widget appears on your site immediately</li>
<li>Visitors send messages — you get notified</li>
<li>Reply from WordPress dashboard, Telegram, or Discord</li>
<li>That’s it. No configuration required.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Telegram Setup (Optional)</h3>
Want to reply from your phone? Connect Telegram in 2 minutes:
<ol>
<li>Create a bot via @BotFather on Telegram</li>
<li>Paste your bot token in Cnvrse Settings</li>
<li>Click Connect — Cnvrse auto-detects your Chat ID</li>
<li>Receive notifications and reply from anywhere</li>
</ol>
<a href="https://cnvrse.com/docs/telegram-setup/" rel="nofollow ugc">Detailed Telegram setup guide</a>
<h3>Discord Setup (Optional)</h3>
Prefer Discord? Connect in 5 minutes:
<ol>
<li>Create a bot at the Discord Developer Portal</li>
<li>Add the bot to your server</li>
<li>Paste your bot token and channel ID in Cnvrse Settings</li>
<li>Click Connect — visitor messages appear in your Discord channel</li>
</ol>
<a href="https://cnvrse.com/docs/discord-setup/" rel="nofollow ugc">Detailed Discord setup guide</a>
<h3>Built for Performance</h3>
Cnvrse loads only what’s needed:
<ul>
<li>No external API calls on page load</li>
<li>Vanilla JavaScript (no jQuery)</li>
<li>CSS loaded only on pages with widget</li>
<li>REST API endpoints cached where possible</li>
</ul>
Your PageSpeed score stays intact.
<h3>Privacy & Compliance</h3>
<ul>
<li>No third-party tracking scripts</li>
<li>Conversations stored in your WordPress database</li>
<li>Visitor IP used only for geolocation (optional)</li>
<li>Compatible with GDPR, CCPA, and cookie consent plugins</li>
<li>When Telegram or Discord is connected, visitor messages are forwarded to those services via their official APIs so you can reply from your phone or desktop app.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Coming in Pro</h3>
<ul>
<li>Permanent conversation history</li>
<li>Multiple chat agents</li>
<li>Canned responses</li>
<li>Business hours & offline mode</li>
<li>File sharing</li>
<li>Chat transcripts via email</li>
<li>Priority support</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://cnvrse.com/pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">Learn about Cnvrse Pro</a>
<h3>Additional Info</h3>
Documentation: <a href="https://cnvrse.com/docs/" rel="nofollow ugc">cnvrse.com/docs</a> 
Support: <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/cnvrse/" rel="ugc">WordPress.org Forum</a> 
Pro Version: <a href="https://cnvrse.com/pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">cnvrse.com/pro</a>
Languages: English (more coming soon — <a href="https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/cnvrse/" rel="nofollow ugc">help translate</a>)
<h3>Third-Party Services</h3>
Cnvrse optionally integrates with the following third-party services when you choose to connect them:
Telegram Bot API 
When you connect a Telegram bot, visitor chat messages are forwarded to your Telegram chat via the <a href="https://core.telegram.org/bots/api" rel="nofollow ugc">Telegram Bot API</a>. Your replies are received via webhook. This service is provided by Telegram FZ-LLC. By connecting Telegram, you agree to the <a href="https://telegram.org/tos" rel="nofollow ugc">Telegram Terms of Service</a> and <a href="https://telegram.org/privacy" rel="nofollow ugc">Privacy Policy</a>.
Discord API 
When you connect a Discord bot, visitor chat messages are forwarded to your Discord server via the <a href="https://discord.com/developers/docs/intro" rel="nofollow ugc">Discord API</a>. Your replies are polled periodically. This service is provided by Discord Inc. By connecting Discord, you agree to the <a href="https://discord.com/terms" rel="nofollow ugc">Discord Terms of Service</a> and <a href="https://discord.com/privacy" rel="nofollow ugc">Privacy Policy</a>.
Cnvrse is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Telegram or Discord. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Cnvrse

Add live chat to WordPress in seconds. Reply from your dashboard, Telegram, or Discord. No monthly fees, 100% privacy-focused.

teleCast vs Cnvrse