# Hexabot: Free Open Source Alternative to Chatbase, ChatBot, Chatfuel

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

Hexabot (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Chatbase, ChatBot, Chatfuel, Decagon. Build and run AI agents, agentic workflows, and multichannel automation on your own infrastructure, with memory, RAG, MCP tools, and full data control.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Hexabot
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://hexabot.ai/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/hexastack/hexabot
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 1.2k
- **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/hexastack/hexabot 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 Chatbase.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (10)
Replacing these paid tools with Hexabot saves up to $150/mo ($1,800/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Chatbase](https://caniforkit.com/chatbase) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Chatbase vs Hexabot](https://caniforkit.com/vs/chatbase-vs-hexabot) |
| [ChatBot](https://caniforkit.com/chatbot) | [forms](https://caniforkit.com/category/forms) | $15/mo | [Compare ChatBot vs Hexabot](https://caniforkit.com/vs/chatbot-vs-hexabot) |
| [Chatfuel](https://caniforkit.com/chatfuel) | [automation](https://caniforkit.com/category/automation) | $15/mo | [Compare Chatfuel vs Hexabot](https://caniforkit.com/vs/chatfuel-vs-hexabot) |
| [Decagon](https://caniforkit.com/decagon) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Decagon vs Hexabot](https://caniforkit.com/vs/decagon-vs-hexabot) |
| [Gorgias](https://caniforkit.com/gorgias) | [forms](https://caniforkit.com/category/forms) | $15/mo | [Compare Gorgias vs Hexabot](https://caniforkit.com/vs/gorgias-vs-hexabot) |
| [Landbot](https://caniforkit.com/landbot) | [automation](https://caniforkit.com/category/automation) | $15/mo | [Compare Landbot vs Hexabot](https://caniforkit.com/vs/landbot-vs-hexabot) |
| [Manychat](https://caniforkit.com/manychat) | [automation](https://caniforkit.com/category/automation) | $15/mo | [Compare Manychat vs Hexabot](https://caniforkit.com/vs/manychat-vs-hexabot) |
| [Rasa](https://caniforkit.com/rasa) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Rasa vs Hexabot](https://caniforkit.com/vs/rasa-vs-hexabot) |
| [Uchat](https://caniforkit.com/uchat) | [automation](https://caniforkit.com/category/automation) | $15/mo | [Compare Uchat vs Hexabot](https://caniforkit.com/vs/uchat-vs-hexabot) |
| [Voiceflow](https://caniforkit.com/voiceflow) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Voiceflow vs Hexabot](https://caniforkit.com/vs/voiceflow-vs-hexabot) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Hexabot free and open source?
Hexabot is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Build and run AI agents, agentic workflows, and multichannel automation on your own infrastructure, with memory, RAG, MCP tools, and full data control.

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

## 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)