AI Chatbots & Assistants
Botpress
A developer-friendly platform for building and deploying custom AI chatbots.
Free tierwebapi
What it does
Botpress provides a visual builder plus code-level control for creating custom AI chatbots that can be deployed to a website, WhatsApp, Slack, and other channels, with a free tier for smaller projects.
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Free tier reality
Free tier includes a limited monthly allotment of messages/conversations before usage-based billing applies.
Key features
- Visual conversation flow builder
- LLM-powered chatbot logic
- Multi-channel deployment (web, WhatsApp, Slack)
- Custom code/actions for developers
Best for
- Building a custom support or product chatbot
- Developers wanting deep customization over a no-code tool
Alternatives
ChatGPT
The original mainstream AI chatbot, from the company that kicked off the current AI boom.
Claude
Anthropic's conversational AI, known for long-context reasoning and careful, well-structured answers.
Gemini
Google's assistant, built into Search, Workspace, and its own standalone app.
Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft's free AI chat assistant, built on OpenAI's models and woven into Windows, Edge, and Bing.
Botpress FAQ
Questions about this tool
Is Botpress free?
Yes — Free tier includes a limited monthly allotment of messages/conversations before usage-based billing applies.
What is Botpress best for?
Building a custom support or product chatbot Developers wanting deep customization over a no-code tool
What platforms does Botpress run on?
Botpress is available on: web, api.