Updated March 27, 2026
Botpress is an open-source platform for building AI-powered chatbots and agents. It provides a visual flow builder, built-in NLU, knowledge bases, and multi-channel deployment (web, WhatsApp, Slack, etc.). Botpress uses LLMs for natural conversation handling while maintaining structured workflows, making it suitable for both simple FAQ bots and complex enterprise automation.
Open-source infinite design canvas where coding agents visually create and iterate on UI components, then export production-ready code.
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What each tool does well, and the limitations to keep in mind.
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