BotStar vs Engati (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Not comparable
Not comparable: Engati does not list a price
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Engati
3.5 against 3.7
Same job?
Yes
Both are Chatbots tools

Side by side

Compared on	BotStar	Engati
Our rating	3.5	3.7Better
Starts at	$29/mo	Free
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Category	Chatbots	Chatbots
Plans	From $29/mo	Free
Key features	Visual, no-code chatbot flow builder Built-in code editor for custom logic and API calls inside a chat flow Broadcast and drip campaigns for re-engaging contacts Human handover when a bot cannot resolve a query Multi-language support for teams operating across regions	AI chatbots across WhatsApp, Instagram, Shopify and live chat RCS support including RCS for Google Search eSenseGPT generative layer Low-code bot builder for non-developers Multilingual conversation support
Pros	A genuine free tier before any payment is required Built-in code editor gives developers real flexibility inside a flow Pay-as-you-go pricing that can be canceled at any time	RCS support puts it ahead of most chatbot platforms on channel coverage Human handover prevents the dead-end that makes chatbots frustrating Published pricing rather than a sales quote
Cons	AI is positioned as developer scripting support, not open-ended conversation Session and bot limits on the free and Pro tiers cap real-world scale No social media presence found to cross-check company activity	WhatsApp conversation fees from Meta sit on top of platform costs Broad channel coverage means more configuration to do well Bot quality still depends on the training work you put in
Company	WiseBit Pte. Ltd.	Engati

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260923. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is BotStar better than Engati?

In our reviews BotStar scores 3.5 and Engati scores 3.7. The better pick depends on the job. BotStar: No-code visual chatbot builder from WiseBit Pte. Ltd. with a built-in code editor and AI-powered scripting, free to start. Engati: Omnichannel AI chatbots across WhatsApp, Instagram, Shopify and RCS, with a low-code builder, multilingual conversations and live chat handover.

Which is cheaper, BotStar or Engati?

BotStar: from $29/mo. Engati: free.

Do BotStar and Engati have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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