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ManyChatMost similar to BotStar in what it does, its category and its price.
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VoiceflowHas a free plan, rated 4.1 out of 5.
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SendPulseFrom $8/mo, against from $29/mo for BotStar.
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LandbotRated 4.0 out of 5 in our review, against 3.5 for BotStar.
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At a glance
Green means better than BotStar, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 BotStarBaseline | 3.5 | $29/mo | Yes | No-code visual chatbot builder from WiseBit Pte. Ltd. with a built-in code editor and AI-powered scripting, free to start. | |
| ManyChat | 4.2+0.7 | $15/mo$14 less | Yes | Messaging automation for Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger built for creators and e-commerce, not enterprise support | vs BotStar |
 Chatling | 3.9+0.4 | $25/mo$4 less | Yes | No-code AI customer service agent trained on company content, deployable across web, WhatsApp, and Instagram. | vs BotStar |
 Engati | 3.7+0.2 | Free | Yes | Omnichannel AI chatbots across WhatsApp, Instagram, Shopify and RCS, with a low-code builder, multilingual conversations and live chat handover. | vs BotStar |
 WotNot | 3.9+0.4 | $79/mo$50 more | Yes | No-code chatbot builder with ready-made industry templates for healthcare, real estate, and insurance | vs BotStar |
| SendPulse | 3.9+0.4 | $8/mo$21 less | Yes | Bundles chatbots into a broader marketing platform alongside email, SMS, and web push in one account | vs BotStar |
 Chaindesk | 3.8+0.3 | $49/mo$20 more | Yes | No-code platform for training GPT-powered support chatbots on company data, formerly known as Databerry. | vs BotStar |
| Landbot | 4.0+0.5 | $45/mo$16 more | Yes | No-code builder that turns static web forms into conversational, chat-style lead capture flows | vs BotStar |
| Voiceflow | 4.1+0.6 | $60/mo$31 more | Yes | Collaborative chatbot and voice-agent design tool used by teams to build, test, and ship conversational AI together | vs BotStar |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches BotStar.
ManyChat
4.2$15/mo
vs BotStar$14 less+0.7
Messaging automation for Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger built for creators and e-commerce, not enterprise support.
- Automated Instagram, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and SMS messaging flows
- Comment-to-DM automation that turns social engagement into direct conversations
- Free plan for up to 1,000 contacts before paid tiers apply
Comment-to-DM automation is a genuinely distinct feature versus general-purpose chatbot builders
Built around social and messaging channels, not a fit for website-embedded support chatbots
Chatling
3.9$25/mo
vs BotStar$4 less+0.4
No-code AI customer service agent trained on company content, deployable across web, WhatsApp, and Instagram.
- No-code visual builder for structured and AI-driven conversation flows
- Multi-model support across GPT-4 and Claude
- Deployment across web, WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, and Messenger
Free plan includes two chatbots and a functioning visual builder, not a limited demo
AI credit allowances can run out fast on high-traffic accounts
Engati
3.7Free
vs BotStar+0.2
Omnichannel AI chatbots across WhatsApp, Instagram, Shopify and RCS, with a low-code builder, multilingual conversations and live chat handover.
- AI chatbots across WhatsApp, Instagram, Shopify and live chat
- RCS support including RCS for Google Search
- eSenseGPT generative layer
RCS support puts it ahead of most chatbot platforms on channel coverage
WhatsApp conversation fees from Meta sit on top of platform costs
WotNot
3.9$79/mo
vs BotStar$50 more+0.4
No-code chatbot builder with ready-made industry templates for healthcare, real estate, and insurance.
- Visual drag-and-drop chatbot builder with no-code setup
- Pre-built templates for healthcare, real estate, insurance, and e-commerce
- Blends rule-based flows with generative-AI-powered responses
Industry templates save real setup time versus building flows from a blank canvas
Template-first approach can feel restrictive for highly custom conversation logic
SendPulse
3.9$8/mo
vs BotStar$21 less+0.4
Bundles chatbots into a broader marketing platform alongside email, SMS, and web push in one account.
- No-code chatbot builder for Facebook, Telegram, Instagram, and WhatsApp
- Bundled into a broader platform alongside email, SMS, and web push notifications
- Free plan covering up to three chatbots and 10,000 messages per month
One platform for chatbots, email, SMS, and push cuts down on tool sprawl for small marketing teams
Chatbot features are less deep than tools built exclusively around conversational AI
Chaindesk
3.8$49/mo
vs BotStar$20 more+0.3
No-code platform for training GPT-powered support chatbots on company data, formerly known as Databerry.
- No-code chatbot builder trained on company documents and web pages
- Auto-sync data sources that keep chatbot knowledge current automatically
- Multi-channel deployment across website, WhatsApp, Slack, and Shopify
No-code setup lets non-technical teams launch a chatbot without developers
Mid-rebrand between Chaindesk, Databerry, and Askli branding creates confusion
Landbot
4.0$45/mo
vs BotStar$16 more+0.5
No-code builder that turns static web forms into conversational, chat-style lead capture flows.
- No-code visual builder for conversational, chat-style lead capture flows
- Deploys as a website widget, WhatsApp bot, or standalone landing page
- Free sandbox plan covering 100 chats per month before paid tiers
Conversational-form format is a genuine, testable alternative to static lead-capture forms
Built primarily for lead capture and forms, not a fit for full customer-support chatbot use cases
Voiceflow
4.1$60/mo
vs BotStar$31 more+0.6
Collaborative chatbot and voice-agent design tool used by teams to build, test, and ship conversational AI together.
- Visual, collaborative flow builder for designing chatbots and voice agents together
- Supports both text chatbot and voice-assistant projects from one workspace
- Built-in testing tools to validate conversation flows before deployment
Real multiplayer collaboration is a genuine differentiator versus single-developer chatbot tools
Per-editor pricing scales quickly for larger cross-functional teams
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is BotStar free?
BotStar has a free plan, and paid plans start from $29/mo.
What is the best free alternative to BotStar?
ManyChat is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.2 out of 5). Other free options: Voiceflow, Landbot, Chatling.
What is the cheapest alternative to BotStar?
Among paid plans, SendPulse has the lowest starting price (from $8/mo). If you need it free, start with ManyChat.
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.