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Cheap Telegram Stars — Where to Get the Best Price in 2026
The price of 1 Telegram Star varies by up to 40% depending on where you buy. Here's the complete breakdown — what's cheap, what's overpriced, and why.
40% below App Store · SBP no fees · Delivery in 60 seconds
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Price comparison: all Telegram Stars sources
| Source | Price / Star | 100 ⭐ | 1000 ⭐ |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | ~2.60 ₽ | ~260 ₽ | ~2 600 ₽ |
| Telegram Premium (in-app) | ~2.09 ₽ | ~209 ₽ | ~2 090 ₽ |
| Fragment.com (DIY) | ~1.80 ₽ | ~180 ₽ | ~1 800 ₽ |
| @starsrfbot | from 1.54 ₽ | 160 ₽ | 1 552 ₽ |
Why is App Store so expensive?
Apple takes a 30% commission on every in-app purchase. Google Play does the same. This is baked into the displayed price — you pay extra just because you're on mobile. There's no way around it when buying through the official app.
Why is the bot cheaper than Fragment.com?
Fragment.com is Telegram's official Stars marketplace — prices there are already better than App Store. However, Fragment requires:
- A TON wallet with a balance
- Knowledge of how to navigate a crypto interface
- Sometimes slow TON network transactions
Our bot purchases Stars through Fragment on your behalf, handles the crypto complexity, and adds a small service margin that's still well below what App Store charges. You pay in rubles via SBP or card — no crypto knowledge needed.
Volume discounts — the more you buy, the cheaper
| Package | Price | Per Star | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 ⭐ | 80 ₽ | 1.60 ₽ | — |
| 100 ⭐ | 160 ₽ | 1.60 ₽ | — |
| 250 ⭐ | 396 ₽ | 1.58 ₽ | −1% |
| 500 ⭐ | 784 ₽ | 1.57 ₽ | −2% |
| 1000 ⭐ | 1 552 ₽ | 1.55 ₽ | −3% |
| 2500 ⭐ | 3 840 ₽ | 1.54 ₽ | −4% |
Does the price change with exchange rates?
No. Our retail price is fixed in rubles and doesn't fluctuate with USD or TON market moves. Price changes happen manually and are announced in the bot in advance.
How to get Stars even cheaper — promo discounts
The bot occasionally runs promo campaigns with additional discounts. Follow the announcements in the bot or check with support. First-time users sometimes get a welcome discount — start at @starsrfbot to see current offers.
Can I get Telegram Stars for free?
There are a few legitimate ways to earn some Stars without paying:
- Referral bonus — invite friends to the bot and earn credit on their purchases
- Receive Stars as gifts — anyone can send you Stars via the NFT gift system
- Earn from your content — if you run a channel or bot, you can receive Stars from followers
Beware of "free Stars" sites — they're almost always scams collecting your data or Telegram login.