# Botpress: Free Open Source Alternative to Chatfuel, Decagon, DocsBot

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/botpress
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Botpress (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Chatfuel, Decagon, DocsBot, Gorgias. A comprehensive platform for creating AI agents with intuitive tools, extensive integrations, and enterprise-grade features powered by the latest language models.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Botpress
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://botpress.com
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/botpress/botpress
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 15k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/botpress/botpress or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Chatfuel.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (10)
Replacing these paid tools with Botpress saves up to $145/mo ($1,740/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Chatfuel](https://caniforkit.com/chatfuel) | [automation](https://caniforkit.com/category/automation) | $15/mo | [Compare Chatfuel vs Botpress](https://caniforkit.com/vs/chatfuel-vs-botpress) |
| [Decagon](https://caniforkit.com/decagon) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Decagon vs Botpress](https://caniforkit.com/vs/decagon-vs-botpress) |
| [DocsBot](https://caniforkit.com/docsbot) | [notes & knowledge](https://caniforkit.com/category/notes-knowledge) | $10/mo | [Compare DocsBot vs Botpress](https://caniforkit.com/vs/docsbot-vs-botpress) |
| [Gorgias](https://caniforkit.com/gorgias) | [forms](https://caniforkit.com/category/forms) | $15/mo | [Compare Gorgias vs Botpress](https://caniforkit.com/vs/gorgias-vs-botpress) |
| [Landbot](https://caniforkit.com/landbot) | [automation](https://caniforkit.com/category/automation) | $15/mo | [Compare Landbot vs Botpress](https://caniforkit.com/vs/landbot-vs-botpress) |
| [Manychat](https://caniforkit.com/manychat) | [automation](https://caniforkit.com/category/automation) | $15/mo | [Compare Manychat vs Botpress](https://caniforkit.com/vs/manychat-vs-botpress) |
| [Rasa](https://caniforkit.com/rasa) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Rasa vs Botpress](https://caniforkit.com/vs/rasa-vs-botpress) |
| [Uchat](https://caniforkit.com/uchat) | [automation](https://caniforkit.com/category/automation) | $15/mo | [Compare Uchat vs Botpress](https://caniforkit.com/vs/uchat-vs-botpress) |
| [Voiceflow](https://caniforkit.com/voiceflow) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Voiceflow vs Botpress](https://caniforkit.com/vs/voiceflow-vs-botpress) |
| [Watermelon](https://caniforkit.com/watermelon) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Watermelon vs Botpress](https://caniforkit.com/vs/watermelon-vs-botpress) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Botpress free and open source?
Botpress is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. A comprehensive platform for creating AI agents with intuitive tools, extensive integrations, and enterprise-grade features powered by the latest language models.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Botpress?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Chatfuel.

## Related

- [Self-Hosted Open Source Directory](https://caniforkit.com/self-hosted)
- [All Paid SaaS Alternatives Index](https://caniforkit.com/alternatives)
- [Software Categories Directory](https://caniforkit.com/categories)
- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)