Chatbots · Head to head
Rasa vs Botpress: which is better?
Short answer
Rasa costs less in the first year ($0 vs $1,800). Pick Rasa for developers self-hosting conversational AI; pick Botpress for developers building custom AI agents.
| Fact | Rasa | Botpress | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Developers self-hosting conversational AI | Developers building custom AI agents | — |
| Free plan | Yes, 1 bot, 1,000 conversations/mo | Yes, 100 conversations/mo, 3 seats | Tie |
| Entry plan | — | Plus: $150 / mo | — |
| Mid plan | — | Team: $750 / mo | — |
| Top plan | — | Team: $750 / mo | — |
| 1st year | $0 | $1,800 | Rasa |
| Platforms | Web, API, Linux | Web, API | Rasa |
Edge = the better published number or limit; we do not test the tools hands-on.
Which has the better free plan, Rasa or Botpress?
Neither stands out: Rasa: Yes, 1 bot, 1,000 conversations/mo; Botpress: Yes, 100 conversations/mo, 3 seats.
Should you pick Rasa or Botpress?
Pick Rasa if
- you want developers self-hosting conversational AI
- the free plan is enough (1 bot, 1,000 conversations/mo)
Pick Botpress if
- you want developers building custom AI agents
- the free plan is enough (100 conversations/mo, 3 seats)
Sources
| Vendor page | URL | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Rasa pricing | rasa.com/pricing/ | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Botpress pricing | botpress.com/pricing | 27 Oct 2026 |
Prices in USD as published by each vendor, billed yearly where offered. How we compare