Atlas AI vs VELA: Which Telegram AI Assistant Is Better?

VELA lets you build your own Telegram AI assistant with reminders, web search, document analysis, and morning digests. Atlas AI is a ready-to-use assistant with all those features plus 3x daily briefings, photo nutrition, voice, and 39+ tools — zero setup required.

Feature Comparison

Feature	Atlas AI	VELA
Setup	Open Telegram and tap Start	Requires building/configuring
Daily briefings	3x/day	Morning digest
Gmail integration	3 accounts via OAuth 2.0	Possible on Pro
Google Calendar	Native sync	Limited / unclear
Photo nutrition tracking	Native (AI image analysis)	No
Voice personas	4 (incl. Egyptian Arabic)	Unknown
39+ free browser tools	Yes	No
Customization / branding	No (managed)	Yes (build your own)
Free tier	6 messages / 6h	Limited
Document/photo analysis	Yes (AI image analysis)	Yes

Why choose Atlas AI

Zero setup — works instantly, no building required
3x daily briefings (VELA offers morning digest only)
Multi-account Gmail with OAuth 2.0 PKCE
Photo nutrition tracking with AI image analysis
Egyptian Arabic voice persona
39+ free browser tools
No-signup free tier (6 messages / 6h)

Where VELA wins

•Build-your-own assistant — full customization
•Branding control (your own bot)
•Document and photo analysis
•Appeals to users who want a custom solution

The Verdict

Choose VELA if you want to build and brand your own Telegram assistant. Choose Atlas AI if you want a ready-to-use assistant with more features (3x briefings, nutrition, voice, 39+ tools) and zero setup. For most users who just want an assistant that works, Atlas is the better choice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VELA better because it's customizable?

VELA is better if you specifically want to build and brand your own bot. Atlas is better if you want a ready-to-use assistant with more features (3x daily briefings, photo nutrition, Egyptian Arabic voice, 39+ tools). Most users don't need to build their own — they want one that works.

Does VELA have daily briefings?

VELA offers a morning digest. Atlas offers 3x daily briefings (morning, afternoon, evening) with calendar, emails, reminders, and action items — multi-slot briefings are rare among Telegram assistants.

Can VELA track my nutrition?

No — VELA doesn't have photo nutrition tracking. Atlas has native diet tracking via AI image analysis.

Which is faster to start?

Atlas: Open Telegram and tap Start. VELA: requires building and configuring your assistant. Atlas wins on speed-to-value.

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