Open framework for building AI assistants you host and control yourself.
- Company
- Rasa
- Best for
- Developers and larger companies that need full control over their conversational AI
- Free plan
- Yes. Free Developer Edition: one bot, up to 1,000 external conversations a month
- Starting price
- Free Developer Edition. Enterprise pricing on request
- Details checked
- 28 October 2026
Live numbers
- GitHub stars
- 21,362
- Code last updated
- 24 Jul 2026
Updated 28 October 2026, 15:38. See the full dashboard.
Standout features
- You host it yourself, so data stays with you
- Design assistants in code or in a no-code flow builder
- Works with several AI models
- Deploys on Kubernetes at scale
Best uses
- Customer support assistants with strict data rules
- Internal helpdesk assistants
- Custom assistants inside your own product
- Teams who want to avoid vendor lock-in
Pros
- Free edition usable in production
- Strong control over data and behaviour
- Testing tools and conversation analytics
- Large developer community
Cons
- Needs developers to set up and run
- Free edition is limited to one bot and 1,000 external conversations a month
- Enterprise pricing is not published
- Not a quick fix for a small shop
How to use Rasa
- Install the free Developer Edition from rasa.com or GitHub.
- Define what the assistant should do, in code or the flow builder.
- Connect it to your website or messaging channel.
- Test conversations end to end before launch.
- Review real conversations and improve.
Example setups for a small business
Support flow
Handle order status questions, then hand over to a person for refunds.
Internal helpdesk
Answer staff questions from the HR handbook and say when you do not know.
Data rule
Never ask for or store card numbers in the conversation.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free Developer Edition | Free | Can be used locally or in production. One bot per company, up to 1,000 external conversations or 100 internal conversations a month, community support on the forum. |
| Enterprise | Contact sales | Full access to the Rasa Platform and premium support, large-scale deployment, enterprise security features. |
Prices change often. Always confirm on the official site. We last checked on 28 October 2026.
