Joren Wouters

Joren Wouters

I’m Joren Wouters, founder of Chatimize. With 6+ years of experience with chatbots, I have been featured by the world’s biggest chatbot platforms, including Manychat, Chatfuel, Botpress and Chatbot.com (to name a few).

I am also one of the 30 people on the planet, that can call himself a “Manychat Educator”. This has led me to work with almost any type of business, from small to large.

I’m here to help you create powerful chat funnels that generate leads, boost your revenue, and cut down on costs.

5 Best Intercom Alternatives in 2026

Intercom is a great all-in-one customer support tool. It has everything a business needs to serve customers on multiple channels.

But there’s one issue: it’s expensive. As your chat volume or team grows, Intercom’s cost can quickly get out of hand.

In this guide, I’ll show you the 5 best Intercom alternatives and competitors in . These are all cheaper options that still offer strong automation, live chat, and AI features.

All of these are independent recommendations, and they don’t serve to promote specific platforms. My choice is based on using 200+ chatbot platforms and 50+ in-depth reviews.

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6 Best Chatfuel Alternatives in 2026

Chatfuel has been around for a long time as a chatbot platform for Facebook and Instagram automation. It was one of the first to make building chatbots accessible to everyone.

But over the years, new tools have caught up. They offer better AI, smoother interfaces, and more advanced automation options.

In this post, I’ll show you the 6 best Chatfuel alternatives and competitors in . Each platform offers a different strength, so you can find the one that fits your goals best.

And these recommendations don’t serve to promote certain platforms. My choices are based on my experience testing over 200 chatbot platforms, and reviewing 50 of them in-depth.

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7 Best Botpress Alternatives & Competitors (Free & Paid)

Botpress is a feature-rich AI chatbot platform with powerful tools. They include knowledge base training, conversation summarization, and automatic translation.

But, it’s also quite technical, which can make it challenging for beginners. That’s why many people start looking for some of the best Botpress alternatives. 

Maybe you want something easier to use. Or maybe you’re looking for stronger marketing tools, better social media integrations,

Whatever the case, there are plenty of great options. In this guide, I’ve picked 7 best Botpress alternatives for 2025.

These are independent recommendations, and they don’t serve to promote specific platforms. My choice is based on using 200+ chatbot platforms and 50+ in-depth reviews.

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6 Best Tidio Alternatives & Competitors (Free & Paid)

Tidio is a solid choice for website live chat and chatbot automation.

But it might fall short if you’re looking for:

  • Better support across channels like Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp
  • More powerful AI capabilities
  • Omnichannel chatbots
  • Better customer support or enterprise functionalities

That’s where this list comes in.

I’ll show you the 6 best Tidio alternatives available in 2025. Each one is best at something specific, so you’ll find what you’re looking for.

These are independent recommendations that don’t serve to promote specific platforms. I’ve made this list based on hands-on testing of 200+ chatbot platforms and 50+ in-depth reviews.

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6 Best Manychat Alternatives in 2026

Manychat has been one of the most popular chatbot platforms for years. This is especially true for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp.

But it’s not the perfect fit for everyone.

Maybe you find it too limiting, too basic, or just want more AI features. Regardless, there are plenty of powerful alternatives out.

I’ll show you the 6 best Manychat alternatives you should consider. Whether you want better AI, more channels, or just an easier platform, this list will help you pick the right one.

And these recommendations don’t serve to promote certain platforms. My choices are based on my experience testing over 200 chatbot platforms, and reviewing 50 of them in-depth.

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What Is Instagram Business Chat and How Does It Work?

Ever wish you could DM a brand on Instagram and get a fast, helpful response? That’s exactly what Instagram Business Chat is for.

If you’re chatting with a business, you’ll see a “Business Chat” label at the top. So, you know you’re talking to a company.

Instagram built Business Chat to streamline conversations for both brands and customers:

  • Customers can ask questions, place orders and get quick support without switching apps
  • Business can manage chats faster, stay organized and keep conversations flowing
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8 Instagram Chatbot Examples (With Links & Screenshots)

You’re probably thinking about making your own Instagram chatbot for your business. But, you’re not sure where to begin.

So, let’s take a look at 6 Instagram chatbot examples that my clients have used with great success.

It will show you how other business are taking advantage of Instagram automations:

  • Over 2,000 webinar signups in a single week
  • €12,000+ in sales from a free workshop funnel
  • 2,600+ new emails from a 6-page ebook

I will include:

  • Screenshots of the actual flows
  • The strategy behind each funnel
  • The results they got

This way, you can copy and use it for your own business!

Let’s dive in!

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How to Comply with Instagram DM Rules in 2026

Recently, Facebook has changed their policy regarding Facebook Messenger, causing you to change your chatbot flows in order to comply with the new regulations.

These new regulations are made to enhance the user experience of Facebook users and allows you to think twice about the user experience you are delivering.

In this post I will talk about these new changes and gives you a hands-on cheatsheet so you can comply with the new regulations!

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How To Comply with WhatsApp Message Rules in 2026

Recently, Facebook has changed their policy regarding Facebook Messenger, causing you to change your chatbot flows in order to comply with the new regulations.

These new regulations are made to enhance the user experience of Facebook users and allows you to think twice about the user experience you are delivering.

In this post I will talk about these new changes and gives you a hands-on cheatsheet so you can comply with the new regulations!

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5 WhatsApp Chatbot Examples (With Links & Screenshots)

You’re probably considering making your own WhatsApp chatbot for your business. But, you don’t know where to start.

So, let’s take a look at 5 WhatsApp chatbot examples that show you how other business are using this.

That way, you can replicate it and use it for your own business as well.

To make it easier for you, I’ve made screenshots of all these WhatsApp experiences and added links to all of them. So, you can try them out for yourself.

Let’s dive in!

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