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Free ChatBot alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

2 of the 6 ChatBot alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). Botpress and Tidio rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Botpress logoBotpressFree plan + paid$150/month billed annually (Plus)NoWeb7 of 761.8
2Tidio logoTidioFree plan + paid$24.17/month for 100 conversations (Starter)NoWeb, iOS, Android +26 of 656.8
  1. Botpress logo

    1. BotpressTop pick

    Best for: Support teams and agencies building AI agents that need custom logic and integrations

    Free plan + paidWeb

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from ChatBot

    More flexible bot builder with a free tier and developer-friendly code hooks.

    Pros

    • Free plan for testing with real conversations
    • No per-seat fees on the Team plan and above
    • Visual studio plus a developer kit for custom logic
    • Large community on Discord and an open-source SDK

    Cons

    • Paid plans start well above simple chat widgets
    • Conversation packs are added automatically once the quota is reached
    • Voice channel is only on the Enterprise plan
    Visit Botpress Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Botpress a good ChatBot alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, $0 with 100 conversations
    Checked Nov 8, 2026botpress.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Plus plan
    $150/month billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026botpress.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pricing basis
    Per conversation, not per seat
    Checked Nov 8, 2026botpress.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Security
    SOC 2, GDPR compliant
    Checked Nov 8, 2026botpress.com(opens source in a new tab)
    GitHub repo licence
    MIT
    Checked Nov 2, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $150/month billed annually (Plus)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026botpress.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Team plan
    $750/month billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026botpress.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Tidio logo

    2. Tidio

    Best for: Small online stores that want chat, chatbots and an AI agent in one tool

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows

    56.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from ChatBot

    Similar AI bot plus live chat bundle for small shops, with a free plan to start.

    Pros

    • Lyro AI agent and no-code chatbots built in
    • Strong Shopify and WordPress integrations
    • Free plan after the trial

    Cons

    • Conversation-based pricing gets confusing
    • AI and Flows usage priced separately
    • Lighter ticketing and reporting than full help desks
    Visit Tidio Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.360
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Tidio a good ChatBot alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Starting price
    $24.17/month for 100 conversations (Starter)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026tidio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    7 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026tidio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, $0/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026tidio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Browser, Android, iOS, Windows, Mac
    Checked Nov 8, 2026tidio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Growth plan
    From $49.17/month for 250 conversations
    Checked Nov 8, 2026tidio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Plus plan
    From $300/month plus usage
    Checked Nov 8, 2026tidio.com(opens source in a new tab)