Looking for a way to create your own AI character, without coding or complex setup?
Meet Janitor AI: a chatbot platform that lets you build custom AI personalities.
In this guide, you’ll learn exactly what it is and how to create your first AI character in minutes. I’ll also share some of the best Janitor AI alternatives, especially if you’re looking to add chatbots to your website.
Intercom is a great all-in-one customer support tool. It has everything a business needs to serve customers on multiple channels.
But it’s not the perfect fit for every business.
For many teams, the biggest issue is pricing. As your chat volume or team grows, Intercom’s cost can quickly get out of hand.
Others find it too complex for their needs, especially small to mid-sized businesses that don’t need enterprise-level tooling.
Over the past decade, I’ve tested over 200 chatbot platforms and reviewed more than 50 of them in depth.
So in this guide, I will break down the 5 best Intercom alternatives. I’ll cover who each platform is best for, the tradeoffs, and how to find your perfect fit.
For this 2026 update, I re-evaluated each platform based on:
Let’s dive in!
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.
Botpress is a powerful AI chatbot platform. It offers advanced features like 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.
Over the past 7 years, I’ve tested more than 200 chatbot platforms and reviewed 50+ of them in depth.
In this guide, I’ll break down the 7 best Botpress alternatives. I’ll include who each one is best for and when it makes more sense than Botpress itself.
For this 2026 update, I evaluated each alternative based on:
Let’s dive in!
Tidio is a solid choice for website live chat and chatbot automation. But it’s not a great fit for everyone.
For many teams, the biggest limitation is channel support. Tidio isn’t suited for businesses that want stronger automation on Instagram, Facebook, or WhatsApp.
Others outgrow it when they need deeper omnichannel support or stronger tools for larger customer support teams. Plus, Tidio can be expensive for small businesses.
Over the past decade, I’ve tested over 200 chatbot platforms and reviewed more than 50 of them in depth.
So in this guide, I’ll break down the 6 best Tidio alternatives. I’ll cover who each platform is best for, the tradeoffs, and how to choose the right one for your needs.
For this 2026 update, I re-evaluated every platform based on:
Let’s get into it!
Manychat is one of the most popular chatbot platforms. This is especially true for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. It has great marketing features, as I covered in my Manychat review.
But it’s not the perfect fit for everyone.
Maybe you find it too limiting, want more channels or are looking for more advanced AI features. Regardless, there are plenty of powerful alternatives.
Over the past 7 years, I’ve tested more than 200 chatbot platforms and reviewed 50+ of them in depth.
I’ll break down the 6 best Manychat alternatives. I’ll cover who each one is best for, the tradeoffs, and how to pick the best one for your situation.
For this 2026 update, I re-evaluated each platform on these:
Let’s get started!
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:
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 8 Instagram bot message examples that my clients have used with great success.
It will show you how other business are taking advantage of Instagram automations:
I will include:
This way, you can copy and use it for your own business!
Let’s dive in!
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!
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!
