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Botconsole vs ZernFlow
Both stand on chatbot builders. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIWeb
Botconsole combines guided bot creation, AI responses, CRM functions and channel integrations. Its free tier is limited, so teams should check contact, channel and feature requirements before choosing a plan.
Visit Botconsole Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
ZernFlow brings visual automation, social messaging, AI replies, and self-hosting into one open-source product. Its free plan has no stated feature limits, while WhatsApp rules and setup requirements affect deployment choices.
Visit ZernFlowThe facts
| Botconsole | ZernFlow | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | START: $1,915 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Botconsole | Not published |
| Website | botconsole.net | zernflow.com |
| On chatbot builders | #75 of 257 | #79 of 257 |
Botconsole: what it does well
- No-code visual flow builder
- Knowledge-base answers and human handoff
- Multichannel deployment options
- CRM for conversations and requests
- Webhooks and custom API requests
What to know first
- Free plan excludes AI and knowledge base
- Free plan includes one bot
- PRO trial requires a card
- Exceeding contact limits stops bot replies
ZernFlow: what it does well
- Visual builder with more than 15 node types
- Supports seven named social platforms
- AI replies using OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google
- MIT-licensed and self-hostable
- Free forever with no feature limits
What to know first
- WhatsApp requires a WhatsApp Business Account
- WhatsApp free-form messages have a 24-hour limit
- Approved WhatsApp templates are not supported yet
- Self-hosting requires Node.js and Supabase
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