VIPpass vs InviteMember
Paid Telegram groups, built for mobile money.
InviteMember is a well-known Telegram and Discord subscription bot that takes cards, PayPal, crypto and Telegram Stars. VIPpass is built for creators whose fans pay with mobile money, who also run WhatsApp groups or Snapchat private stories, and who are verified adults selling 18+ access. Here is how the two compare, and when InviteMember is the better pick.
What is a good InviteMember alternative for creators in Africa?
VIPpass sells access to private Telegram groups and channels, WhatsApp groups and Snapchat private stories. Fans pay with mobile money, card or USDT, depending on their country, with no account. Creators are paid in their local currency, 18+ spaces are welcome behind an age gate, and VIPpass is free to start with a fee on each payment.
How it works
Move a Telegram group across in four steps.
Step 1: Create your space and plans
Add your Telegram group or channel to VIPpass and set 7, 30 or 90-day plans in your currency.
Step 2: Add the VIPpass Bot
Make it an admin with the rights to invite users and ban members, and set your invite link to ask for approval.
Step 3: Get verified
Upload your ID, take a live selfie and record a short video. A real person reviews it, and we aim to decide within 24 hours.
Step 4: Move members over
Ask current members to subscribe through your VIPpass link before you switch the bot on, since it removes anyone without an active membership.
The main differences
Where the two tools part ways.
Mobile money
InviteMember lists Stripe, PayPal, Skrill, Paystack, crypto, Telegram Stars and access codes. Mobile money only comes through Paystack, which InviteMember lists for Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa. VIPpass is built for mobile money first.
18+ creators
InviteMember's terms say you may not use its services to run an adult business. VIPpass welcomes 18+ spaces from verified creators: fans confirm their age before checkout, and everyone in the content must be verified and consent.
WhatsApp and Snapchat
InviteMember sells access to Telegram channels and groups and Discord roles. VIPpass covers Telegram, WhatsApp groups and Snapchat private stories, though WhatsApp and Snapchat use a task list rather than a bot.
Who pays you
With InviteMember, money settles into your own Stripe, PayPal, Paystack or other account, so you need one that works in your country. With VIPpass, earnings go to your VIPpass balance and are paid out to your mobile money wallet or bank account.
Side by side
VIPpass and InviteMember compared.
Facts about InviteMember come from its own pricing, help and terms pages, checked on 19 October 2026. Its homepage says there are no transaction fees, while its pricing FAQ says transaction fees are withheld by Stripe or collected each month for other payment methods, so check its current fees before you choose.
| As of 19 October 2026 | VIPpass | InviteMember |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Telegram, WhatsApp, Snapchat | Telegram, Discord |
| How fans pay | Mobile money, card or USDT, by country | Card, PayPal, Skrill, crypto, Telegram Stars; mobile money through Paystack |
| 18+ creators | Yes, with an age gate on 18+ spaces | Its terms rule out running an adult business |
| Creator payouts | Local currency in 8 African countries, US dollars elsewhere | Into your own Stripe, PayPal, Paystack or other account |
| Removes expired members on Telegram | Yes | Yes |
| Recurring card billing | No, fans renew from a reminder | Yes, through Stripe |
| Free plan | Yes, 2 live spaces | Not listed |
| Price | Free with a 5% fee per payment, or Pro at $18.99 a month with 4% | $39, $79 or $149 a month billed monthly, by monthly sales |
Be honest
When InviteMember is the better choice.
You run Discord communities
InviteMember sells Discord roles. VIPpass does not support Discord.
Your fans pay by card, every month
If your fans are happy to be charged automatically by card, InviteMember's recurring Stripe billing means fewer renewals to chase.
Your sales are high and steady
InviteMember charges a flat monthly price by sales band. VIPpass charges a percentage on each payment, so at high, steady sales a flat price can work out cheaper. Run the numbers for your group.
Does InviteMember support M-Pesa or MTN MoMo?
Not directly. InviteMember connects to Paystack, which offers mobile money in some countries, and lists Paystack for Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa with one-time payments only. VIPpass is built for mobile money, with the methods for each country listed as it opens. More on payments.
Can I use InviteMember for an 18+ Telegram group?
InviteMember's terms say you may not use its services to run an adult business. On VIPpass, a verified creator marks the space 18+, and fans confirm their age before checkout. See VIPpass for 18+ creators.
Does VIPpass work with Discord?
No. VIPpass covers Telegram groups and channels, WhatsApp groups and Snapchat private stories.
Can VIPpass charge fans automatically every month?
No. Mobile money is never charged automatically. Fans are reminded 3 days and 1 day before their plan ends, and on the day, and renew from the reminder or with /renew on Telegram.
How do I compare the cost?
VIPpass is free to start and takes a 5% service fee on each payment, which includes payment provider costs, or 4% on Pro. InviteMember charges a flat monthly price set by your monthly sales, plus payment processing. See VIPpass pricing.
Keep reading
- Paid Telegram groupsTurn your private Telegram group or channel into real income. Fans pay by mobile money, card or USDT. The VIPpass bot lets them in and removes them when their plan ends.Read more
- Mobile money paymentsLet fans pay for your private group with mobile money, card or USDT, with no account. VIPpass confirms every payment and pays you out to mobile money or a bank in your name.Read more
- PricingVIPpass is free to start with 2 live spaces and unlimited fans. One 5% service fee per payment covers payment costs. Pro is $18.99 a month with a 4% fee.Read more
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