Botpress Free Plan 2026: What's Included & What's Not
Honest breakdown of the free tier limits and features
Botpress pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $0 per month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: No free tier available
- Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
- Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Botpress offers a freemium model with limited features; upgrade to unlock more.
What's Included in the Free Plan
- 1 bot included
- 5,000 messages/events per month
- Community support via Discord
- Access to Botpress Studio (visual builder)
- Basic integrations and channels
- 50 MB vector database storage
- 1 GB file storage
- 1 collaborator
- Public agent (not private)
What's NOT Included (Paid Only)
- 50,000 messages/events included
- 3 bots included
- 2 GB vector database storage
- 10 GB file storage
- 3 collaborators with role-based access
- Always Alive for 3 bots
- Live Agent Handoff capability
- Real-time editing and collaboration
- Priority support from solution engineers
- Monthly spending cap of $500
Free Plan Limits
| Limit | Free Plan | Paid Plans |
|---|---|---|
| Bots | 1 | Unlimited/Higher |
| Messages/Events | 5,000/month | Unlimited/Higher |
| Collaborators | 1 | Unlimited/Higher |
| Vector DB | 50 MB | Unlimited/Higher |
| File Storage | 1 GB | Unlimited/Higher |
| Always Alive bots | 0 | Unlimited/Higher |
| Live Agent Handoff | No | Unlimited/Higher |
You'll Need to Upgrade When...
- You exceed the user limit
- You need features like 50,000 messages/events included or 3 bots included
- You require premium support or SLA guarantees
- You need to remove branding or watermarks
- You need advanced integrations or API access
Hidden Restrictions on Free Plan
- Botpress branding may appear on your content or communications
- Support is limited to community forums or email with longer response times
- Export options may be restricted or include watermarks
- API access is typically limited or not available
- Advanced reporting and analytics require paid plans
Free vs Paid: Which Do You Need?
Free Plan is Enough If...
- You're an individual or very small team
- You need only basic features
- You don't mind usage limits
- Branding on output is acceptable
- Community support is sufficient
You Need Paid If...
- Your team is growing beyond limits
- You need advanced features
- Professional branding is required
- You need priority support
- Integrations/API access is critical
Free vs Team Plan Comparison
| Free $0 | Team $495/month | |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 9 included | 10+ included |
| Support | Community/Email | Priority Support |
| Branding | Botpress branding | Your branding |
| Best For | Individual developers testing chatbot capabilities or building personal projects | Growing businesses needing dedicated support, live agent handoff, and increased usage limits |
Frequently Asked Questions
01 Is Botpress free?
Yes, Botpress offers a freemium plan with 9 core features included. However, there are limits on bots, messages/events that may require upgrading.
02 What's included in Botpress's free plan?
Botpress's free plan includes: 1 bot included, 5,000 messages/events per month, Community support via Discord, Access to Botpress Studio (visual builder), Basic integrations and channels, and 4 more features. Key limits include Bots: 1, Messages/Events: 5,000/month, Collaborators: 1.
03 What's NOT included in Botpress's free plan?
The free plan excludes: 50,000 messages/events included, 3 bots included, 2 GB vector database storage, 10 GB file storage, 3 collaborators with role-based access. You'll also have Botpress branding and limited support options.
04 When should I upgrade from Botpress's free plan?
Consider upgrading when: you hit user or storage limits, need features like 50,000 messages/events included or 3 bots included, require premium support, or want to remove branding. The cheapest paid plan starts at $495/month.
05 Is Botpress's free plan really free forever?
Yes, Botpress's free plan is available indefinitely with no time limit. However, feature and usage limits may restrict what you can do without upgrading to a paid plan.
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