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DifyMost similar to Botpress in what it does, its category and its price.
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PipedreamHas a free plan, rated 4.6 out of 5.
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MakeFrom $9/mo, against from $89/mo for Botpress.
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Browser UseRated 4.5 out of 5 in our review, against 4.3 for Botpress.
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At a glance
Green means better than Botpress, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 BotpressBaseline | 4.3 | $89/mo | Yes | A visual flow builder for chatbots, with open-source roots | |
| Dify | 4.4+0.1 | $59/mo$30 less | Yes | A fuller LLMOps platform, not just a flow visualizer | vs Botpress |
| Make | 4.5+0.2 | $9/mo$80 less | Yes | Circular flow diagrams instead of a simple linear list | vs Botpress |
 Cassidy | 4.2−0.1 | Free | Yes | Turns a company's internal knowledge into a Slack-native assistant | vs Botpress |
 Langflow | 4.2−0.1 | Free | Yes | DataStax-owned, but still free, open, and framework-agnostic | vs Botpress |
| Pipedream | 4.6+0.3 | $29/mo$60 less | Yes | Real code inline, built by and for developers | vs Botpress |
 Microsoft Power Automate | 4.3Same | $15/mo$74 less | No | Cloud flows and desktop RPA under one Microsoft roof | vs Botpress |
| Browser Use | 4.5+0.2 | Free | Yes | The open-source library many browser-controlling agents run on | vs Botpress |
 Automation Anywhere | 4.3Same | Free | Yes | An RPA pioneer from 2003, now layering AI onto legacy bots | vs Botpress |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Botpress.
Dify
4.4$59/mo
vs Botpress$30 less+0.1
A fuller LLMOps platform, not just a flow visualizer.
- Visual builder for RAG pipelines and agent workflows
- Built-in production observability and usage monitoring
- One-click deployment to API or embeddable chat widget
Covers the full lifecycle from building to deploying to monitoring
Broader scope adds complexity versus simpler single-purpose builders
Make
4.5$9/mo
vs Botpress$80 less+0.2
Circular flow diagrams instead of a simple linear list.
- Circular flow-diagram visual builder
- Owned by Celonis since a 2020 acquisition
- Visible data structure at each workflow step
Visual flow diagrams make complex branching logic easier to debug
Flow-diagram interface has a steeper learning curve than simpler tools
Cassidy
4.2Free
vs Botpress−0.1
Turns a company's internal knowledge into a Slack-native assistant.
- AI assistants grounded in a company's own internal documents
- Slack-native deployment for in-context answers
- No-code workflow builder for custom business processes
Answers grounded in actual internal company knowledge, not generic information
No free tier to test before committing
Langflow
4.2Free
vs Botpress−0.1
DataStax-owned, but still free, open, and framework-agnostic.
- Open-source visual builder for LangChain-based RAG and agent apps
- Acquired by DataStax in 2024, remains free and open
- Integration with DataStax Astra DB available optionally
Free and open source despite being corporately owned
Corporate ownership raises long-term independence questions for some users
Pipedream
4.6$29/mo
vs Botpress$60 less+0.3
Real code inline, built by and for developers.
- Inline Node.js, Python, Go, and Bash code in any workflow step
- No-code options available alongside full code access
- Built specifically with developers as the primary audience
Genuine first-class code access, not a limited escape hatch
Less approachable for non-technical users than pure no-code platforms
Microsoft Power Automate
4.3$15/mo
vs Botpress$74 lessSame
Cloud flows and desktop RPA under one Microsoft roof.
- Cloud flows for SaaS app integration
- Desktop RPA for legacy software automation
- AI-generated steps layered into traditional flows
Combines cloud integration and desktop RPA in one platform
Per-user pricing adds up for larger teams
Browser Use
4.5Free
vs Botpress+0.2
The open-source library many browser-controlling agents run on.
- Open-source Python library for AI-controlled browser automation
- Widely adopted as infrastructure by other agent-building products
- Autonomous multi-step web navigation and form filling
Free, open-source core with an active development community
Requires development skills, not a point-and-click tool
Automation Anywhere
4.3Free
vs BotpressSame
An RPA pioneer from 2003, now layering AI onto legacy bots.
- Robotic process automation for legacy enterprise software
- Two decades of enterprise deployment history
- Document understanding and generative AI layered onto RPA
Long, proven track record automating complex legacy enterprise systems
Enterprise pricing isn't transparent without a sales conversation
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Botpress free?
Botpress has a free plan, and paid plans start from $89/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Botpress?
Pipedream is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.6 out of 5). Other free options: Make, Browser Use, Dify.
What is the cheapest alternative to Botpress?
Among paid plans, Make has the lowest starting price (from $9/mo). If you need it free, start with Pipedream.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.