Why build a storefront when your fans are already inside Telegram?
PAPRIKA VS STAN STORE
Stan Store charges 9.9% per sale and sends fans to a web storefront to buy. Paprika lives inside Telegram — fans pay, they're in. Zero commission. Zero redirects. Zero extra apps.
SIDE BY SIDE
A link-in-bio tool vs a Telegram-native bot. Here's every difference.
| Feature | Paprika | Stan Store |
|---|---|---|
| Platform fee | 0% (flat monthly plan) | 9.9% + $0.50 per sale (free plan) |
| Where fans access content | Inside Telegram — no redirect | External web storefront (stan.store) |
| Built for Telegram | Yes — purpose-built Telegram bot | No — built for Instagram/TikTok bio links |
| Automatic access management | Yes — paid fans in, expired fans out | No — manual invite link delivery via email |
| Recurring access control | Yes — removes fans on expiry automatically | No native recurring Telegram access control |
| Fan experience | Tap link → pay → instant Telegram access | Visit storefront → pay → receive email → click invite link |
| Payment methods | Stripe + manual proof (crypto, bank, any) | Credit card only via Stan platform |
| Free tier | Yes — 1 channel, $0/mo, 0% commission | Free plan exists but charges 9.9%+ per sale |
STAN STORE IS A BIO LINK. TELEGRAM NEEDS MORE THAN THAT.
Stan Store is built for TikTok and Instagram creators who want to sell digital products — courses, templates, presets — from a link in their social bio. It does that job well. But if your audience lives on Telegram, it's the wrong tool entirely.
When a fan on Telegram tries to buy access through Stan Store, they leave Telegram, visit a web storefront, pay, receive an invite link by email, and then have to find that email and click the link. Every step loses people. And when their access expires? You're doing it manually.
PAPRIKA KEEPS FANS INSIDE TELEGRAM. START TO FINISH.
THREE WAYS PAPRIKA BEATS STAN STORE
For Telegram creators, these gaps show up as lost fans and lost revenue.
ZERO TRANSACTION FEES
Stan Store takes 9.9% + $0.50 from every fan payment on their free plan. That's $9.90 on every $100. Paprika charges a flat monthly plan and keeps zero percent of what you earn. The bigger your channel gets, the more the difference compounds.
FANS NEVER LEAVE TELEGRAM
Stan Store sends fans to a web storefront, collects payment, then emails them an invite link. Paprika handles everything inside Telegram — fans pay and get access without opening a browser or waiting for an email. Less friction, more conversions.
ACCESS RUNS ITSELF
Stan Store has no mechanism to manage recurring Telegram access. When fans stop paying, you manually track it. Paprika handles membership automatically — paid fans stay in, expired fans are removed. No spreadsheets. No manual kicks. Ever.
9.9% DISAPPEARS FAST
100 fans paying $20/mo. Here's what you actually keep.
THAT'S $299 MORE EVERY MONTH WITH PAPRIKA.
$3,588+ MORE EVERY YEAR. AND IT COMPOUNDS AS YOU GROW.
LIVE IN TELEGRAM IN 10 MINUTES
No storefront to build. No products to list. Just a bot, your channel, and your price.
CREATE YOUR PAID CHANNEL
Make a private Telegram channel. This is where your paying fans will land. Keep it locked until Paprika confirms payment.
ADD PAPRIKA AS ADMIN
Add the Paprika bot to your channel with admin rights. It takes 30 seconds — it only needs permission to add and remove members.
SET YOUR PRICE
Name your monthly rate. Paprika handles the Stripe checkout, access delivery, and renewal tracking. No product pages. No SKUs. No store.
SHARE YOUR LINK
Post the Paprika join link in your Telegram bio, your public channel, anywhere. Fans tap, pay, and they're inside instantly — no email waiting.
WHAT PAPRIKA DOES THAT STAN STORE DOESN'T
NATIVE TELEGRAM CHECKOUT
Fans never leave Telegram. They tap your link, pay via Stripe, and get access in seconds — all without opening a browser or creating a Stan Store account.
AUTOMATIC EXPIRY CONTROL
When a fan's membership runs out, Paprika removes them from your channel automatically. Stan Store has no recurring access control — every renewal is a manual process.
MANUAL PROOF COLLECTION
Accept crypto, bank transfers, or any payment method. Fan sends a screenshot of their payment, you approve, they get instant access. Stan Store only accepts credit cards via their platform.
MULTIPLE CHANNELS, ONE BOT
Run several paid Telegram channels from one Paprika account at different price points. Stan Store would require separate product listings and manual link management for each.
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HONEST TAKE
WHERE STAN STORE WINS
Link-in-bio storefront
Stan Store is designed as a link-in-bio page that converts social followers into buyers. Paprika doesn't offer a link-in-bio product — it's focused on Telegram access.
Multi-product sales
Stan Store sells courses, downloads, coaching sessions, and memberships from one page. Paprika sells Telegram channel access only.
Email and funnel tools
Stan Store includes email collection, automations, and sales funnels built in. Paprika has no email or funnel features — it relies on Telegram's native messaging.
WHERE PAPRIKA WINS
Zero commission, Telegram-native access control, and setup in minutes. If your audience is on Telegram and you want to keep every dollar, that's where Paprika fits.
QUESTIONS
YOUR FANS ARE ON TELEGRAM. SELL THERE.
Paprika handles paid access natively — no storefronts, no redirects, zero commission.
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