# Parlant: Free Open Source Alternative to Chatbase, Decagon, Rasa

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

Parlant (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Chatbase, Decagon, Rasa, Sendbird. A conversational AI server that manages agent behavior through context-aware guidelines, keeping responses consistent, auditable, and aligned at scale.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Parlant
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://www.parlant.io/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/emcie-co/parlant
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 18.3k
- **Runs On**: Local
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: desktop, cross-platform, one-click install
- **Data Storage**: All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/emcie-co/parlant or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (7)
Replacing these paid tools with Parlant saves up to $105/mo ($1,260/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 Parlant](https://caniforkit.com/vs/chatbase-vs-parlant) |
| [Decagon](https://caniforkit.com/decagon) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Decagon vs Parlant](https://caniforkit.com/vs/decagon-vs-parlant) |
| [Rasa](https://caniforkit.com/rasa) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Rasa vs Parlant](https://caniforkit.com/vs/rasa-vs-parlant) |
| [Sendbird](https://caniforkit.com/sendbird) | [automation](https://caniforkit.com/category/automation) | $15/mo | [Compare Sendbird vs Parlant](https://caniforkit.com/vs/sendbird-vs-parlant) |
| [Stream](https://caniforkit.com/stream) | [automation](https://caniforkit.com/category/automation) | $15/mo | [Compare Stream vs Parlant](https://caniforkit.com/vs/stream-vs-parlant) |
| [Uchat](https://caniforkit.com/uchat) | [automation](https://caniforkit.com/category/automation) | $15/mo | [Compare Uchat vs Parlant](https://caniforkit.com/vs/uchat-vs-parlant) |
| [Voiceflow](https://caniforkit.com/voiceflow) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Voiceflow vs Parlant](https://caniforkit.com/vs/voiceflow-vs-parlant) |

## Frequently Asked 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 is the trade-off or limitation of using Parlant?
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## 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)