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Parlant

A conversational AI server that manages agent behavior through context-aware guidelines, keeping responses consistent, auditable, and aligned at scale.

Technical Profile & Specs

verified 2026-11-07

Cost
$0 / forever (Open Source)
License
Open Source
Hosting Model
Local (on your machine)
Platforms
desktopcross-platformone-click install
Installation
Clone https://github.com/emcie-co/parlant or deploy with Docker Compose
Operational Setup
Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
Where Your Data Lives
All application data lives locally on your own machine.
The Catch / Trade-off
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

Replaces 7 paid apps

up to $105/mo ($1,260/yr) in subscriptions

Parlant FAQ

Common questions

Is Parlant free and open source?+

Parlant is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. A conversational AI server that manages agent behavior through context-aware guidelines, keeping responses consistent, auditable, and aligned at scale.

What paid software does Parlant replace?+

Parlant serves as a free replacement for 7 paid SaaS applications: Chatbase, Decagon, Rasa, Sendbird, Stream, Uchat, Voiceflow, saving up to $105/month ($1,260/year) in subscription bills.

How do you install and set up Parlant?+

Installation: Clone https://github.com/emcie-co/parlant or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.

What is the catch or trade-off with Parlant?+

Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.