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Automation, customer-support chatbots, messaging bots and AI agents: what each one is best at, what it costs, and which are growing. Live numbers come from public data.

Live right now: who is winning, growing and fading

Last updated 28 October 2026, 15:38. Refreshed automatically once a day from public sources.

Most searched-forn8n10,748 page views in 28 days
Fastest riser (28 days)Intercom Fin+16% interest
Biggest faller (28 days)Zapier-21% interest
Most starred open sourcen8n208,877 GitHub stars
Bots tracked14and growing

Interest over the last 8 weeks

Weekly English Wikipedia page views for each bot. Each chart has its own scale.

Intercom Fin▼ -17%
48 views / week
8 Sep27 Oct
Make▲ +19%
1,932 views / week
8 Sep27 Oct
n8n● 14%
2,887 views / week
8 Sep27 Oct
Zapier▼ -23%
1,046 views / week
8 Sep27 Oct

Who is growing and who is fading

BotTypeInterest (28 days)TrendGitHub starsStarting price
n8nWorkflow automation10,748 views0% Steady208,877Self-hosted Community Edition free. Cloud Starter €20/month billed annually (euros)
MakeWorkflow automation6,558 views+0% Steadyn/aFree. Core from $9/month (US dollars; the page offers a discount for annual payment)
ZapierWorkflow automation4,677 views-21% ▼ Decliningn/aFree. Professional from $19.99/month for the smallest task allowance (US dollars)
Intercom FinCustomer support chatbots283 views+16% ▲ Growingn/aFrom $0.99 per Fin outcome (US dollars). Seat prices are on the official page
BotpressAI agentsNo data14,973Free. Plus $150/month billed annually (US dollars)
ChatbaseAI agentsNo datan/aHobby $32/month billed yearly (US dollars)
LandbotMessaging bots (WhatsApp, Telegram, Messenger)No datan/aFree. Starter $36/month billed annually ($45 monthly) (US dollars)
LindyAI agentsNo datan/aFree credits to start. Team $49.99/month for 5,000 credits (US dollars)
RasaAI agentsNo data21,362Free Developer Edition. Enterprise pricing on request
Retell AIVoice and phone botsNo datan/a$0.07 to $0.31 per minute for voice agents; from $0.002 per message for chat agents (US dollars)
Telegram botsMessaging bots (WhatsApp, Telegram, Messenger)No datan/aFree
TidioCustomer support chatbotsNo datan/aFree. Starter $24.17/month, Growth from $49.17/month (US dollars)
TypebotCustomer support chatbotsNo data10,585Free. Starter $39/month, Pro $89/month (US dollars)
VapiVoice and phone botsNo datan/aPay by usage with $5 free credits. Core package $29/month (US dollars)

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BotpressAI agentsBotpressPlatform for building custom AI agents and chatbots, priced by conversations.ChatbaseAI agentsChatbaseTrain an AI agent on your own documents and website, then add it to your site.Intercom FinCustomer support chatbotsIntercom Fininterest +16%AI customer support agent that works inside Intercom or on top of your current helpdesk.LandbotMessaging bots (WhatsApp, Telegram, Messenger)LandbotNo-code chatbots for your website and WhatsApp, priced by chats.LindyAI agentsLindyAI assistant that handles email, meetings and routine tasks, paid by credits.MakeWorkflow automationMakeinterest +0%Visual automation builder with a free plan and low entry prices.n8nWorkflow automationn8ninterest 0%Powerful workflow automation you can host yourself or run in the cloud.RasaAI agentsRasaOpen framework for building AI assistants you host and control yourself.Retell AIVoice and phone botsRetell AIAI phone agents that answer and make calls, with no contract and pay-as-you-go pricing.Telegram botsMessaging bots (WhatsApp, Telegram, Messenger)Telegram botsFree bot platform inside Telegram: support, orders, payments and AI assistants.TidioCustomer support chatbotsTidioLive chat and an AI support agent (Lyro) for your website.TypebotCustomer support chatbotsTypebotOpen-source chatbot builder for lead forms and customer questions, with WhatsApp on the Pro plan.VapiVoice and phone botsVapiBuild AI voice agents that answer and make phone calls, paid by the minute.ZapierWorkflow automationZapierinterest -21%No-code automation that connects your apps and can add AI steps and chatbots.

Compare at a glance

NameBest forFree planStarting priceInterestTrendChecked
BotpressTeams that want to build their own AI agent with control over its behaviourYes. 100 conversations, 3 seats and 3 AI agentsFree. Plus $150/month billed annually (US dollars)n/a28 Oct 2026
ChatbaseSmall businesses that want a support bot trained on their own contentNo free plan listed. 7-day trial on paid plansHobby $32/month billed yearly (US dollars)n/a28 Oct 2026
Intercom FinSupport teams that want an AI agent to resolve common questionsFree trial. No free plan listedFrom $0.99 per Fin outcome (US dollars). Seat prices are on the official page283 views▲ Growing28 Oct 2026
LandbotSmall teams that want a website or WhatsApp chatbot without codingYes. 100 chats a month, with no AI chats includedFree. Starter $36/month billed annually ($45 monthly) (US dollars)n/a28 Oct 2026
LindyBusy owners who want an AI assistant for inbox, meetings and follow-upsFree to try with $50 in credits that last 7 daysFree credits to start. Team $49.99/month for 5,000 credits (US dollars)n/a28 Oct 2026
MakeSmall businesses that want visual automation at a lower priceYes. 1,000 credits a monthFree. Core from $9/month (US dollars; the page offers a discount for annual payment)6,558 viewsSteady28 Oct 2026
n8nTechnical teams and agencies that want control over their automations and dataThe Community Edition is free to self-host. The cloud plans have a free trialSelf-hosted Community Edition free. Cloud Starter €20/month billed annually (euros)10,748 viewsSteady28 Oct 2026
RasaDevelopers and larger companies that need full control over their conversational AIYes. Free Developer Edition: one bot, up to 1,000 external conversations a monthFree Developer Edition. Enterprise pricing on requestn/a28 Oct 2026
Retell AIBusinesses that want a phone agent without an annual contractNo free plan. $10 in free credits on sign-up, then pay as you go$0.07 to $0.31 per minute for voice agents; from $0.002 per message for chat agents (US dollars)n/a28 Oct 2026
Telegram botsBusinesses whose customers already use Telegram, and developers who want a free platformYes. The platform is free for users and developersFreen/a28 Oct 2026
TidioSmall online shops that want live chat plus an AI agent answering common questionsYes. 50 billable conversations, and 50 Lyro AI conversations one timeFree. Starter $24.17/month, Growth from $49.17/month (US dollars)n/a28 Oct 2026
TypebotSmall businesses that want a simple chat form on their website, or a self-hosted optionYes. Unlimited bots and 200 chats a monthFree. Starter $39/month, Pro $89/month (US dollars)n/a28 Oct 2026
VapiDevelopers and agencies building phone agents for businessesPay as you go with $5 in free credits to startPay by usage with $5 free credits. Core package $29/month (US dollars)n/a28 Oct 2026
ZapierSmall businesses that want automation with the least setupYes. 100 tasks a month, with Zaps, Tables and Forms includedFree. Professional from $19.99/month for the smallest task allowance (US dollars)4,677 views▼ Declining28 Oct 2026

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