The verdict
On the data we hold, ChatGPT comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Both cover 5 of the 5 features we compared.
- Both have a free plan, so you can try each before you pay.
- ChatGPT starts lower, at $8/mo against $150/mo.
- Only ChatGPT has an MCP server, so an AI employee can work in it directly.
- In our AI agents ranking, ChatGPT places 1 and Botpress 2 of 11.
Side by side
| 9 points compared | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | $150/mo | $8/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | No | Yes |
| Document/source grounding | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-agent workflows | Yes | Yes |
| No-code builder | Yes | Yes |
| Team workspaces | Yes | Yes |
| Web search with citations | Yes | Yes |
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Plans and pricing
Botpress
- Free3 seats, 3 AI agents, 25 conversations per month with no top-ups or overages.Free
- Plus3 seats, 250 conversations per month included, extra packs of 100 for $65; $189 monthly or $150 per month billed annually.$189/mo
- TeamUnlimited seats, 1,500 conversations per month included, packs of 100 for $50; $939 monthly or $750 per month billed annually.$939/mo
ChatGPT
- FreeFree for everyone, with limited access.Free
- GoLow-cost individual plan at $8 a month in the US.$8/mo
- PlusIndividual plan at $20 a month.$20/mo
- ProIndividual plan with usage tiers at $100, $200 or $500 a month.$100/mo
- BusinessPer user, minimum 2 users: $25 monthly or $20 a month billed annually.$25/mo/seat
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
Choose Botpress if…
Support teams and technical builders at SaaS, retail and fintech companies that want an AI agent to resolve tickets across webchat and messaging channels, working alongside an existing helpdesk.
Choose ChatGPT if…
Founders and teams who want one general-purpose AI assistant for writing, research, analysis and coding, from a casual user to a daily heavy user.
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