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Typebot

Open source · OSI-approvedStatus: unknown

Conversational forms built on a visual flow canvas

Alternative to Typeform

Typebot is a Fair Source chatbot and conversational-form builder that turns static forms into one-question-at-a-time conversations assembled on a visual canvas. You build flows from dozens of prebuilt blocks, publish them to the web, mobile apps, WhatsApp, or APIs, and collect the answers in real time. It suits teams that want Typeform-style conversational capture with branding control and the option to keep response data in their own infrastructure.[1][2]

Quick verdict

Our assessment is that Typebot merits evaluation for teams that want conversational forms and chatbots they can brand, embed, and connect to existing tools without building from scratch. Its visual builder, rich inputs, and integration range are genuine strengths; the Fair Source license, usage-scaled cloud pricing, and self-hosting operations are the limits to weigh before committing.[1][2][3]

Capabilities

  • Visual no-code flow builder Flows are assembled on a visual drag-and-drop canvas from dozens of prebuilt blocks, so a conversational form or bot can be put together and rearranged without writing code.[1][2]

  • Rich inputs including payments and files Input blocks cover text, email, phone, buttons, picture choice, date pickers, Stripe payments, and file pickers, which lets a single conversation collect contact details, choices, money, and uploads.[1]

  • Branching logic and scripting Logic blocks add conditional branching, URL redirections, custom JavaScript, and A/B testing, so answers can steer the conversation down different paths or trigger custom behavior.[1]

  • Embeds anywhere on web and mobile A finished bot embeds as a container, popup, or chat bubble through a native JavaScript library with no iframe, and can also run behind a custom domain or be executed over HTTP requests.[1][2]

  • Native integrations and AI Built-in integrations and webhooks connect conversations to external systems, including OpenAI, Google Sheets, Google Analytics, Zapier, Make, and Chatwoot, so answers flow into existing tools.[1][2]

  • Results analytics and export Results come with in-depth analytics covering drop-off and completion rates plus CSV export, and answers are collected in real time as visitors complete the flow.[1]

Who it fits

  • We would evaluate Typebot first if the goal is replacing static forms with branded conversational flows for lead capture, onboarding, or feedback, since theming with custom CSS keeps the bot on brand.[1][2]

  • Teams that already live in spreadsheets, CRMs, or automation tools will get the most out of it, because integrations and webhooks carry each answer straight into those systems.[1]

  • Adopters with data-residency or cost reasons to avoid a vendor cloud should weigh the self-hosted path, which keeps responses inside infrastructure they operate.[1]

Boundaries to check

  • Typebot describes itself as Fair Source and its code sits under a Functional Source License, not an OSI-approved open-source license, so organizations with strict license policies should verify the current terms before adopting it.[1]

  • Self-hosting trades the subscription for operational work: availability, backups, security, and upgrades become your job, while the managed cloud handles all of that for a fee.[1]

  • Cloud pricing scales as usage grows across the Starter, Pro, and Team tiers, so a bot with heavy monthly chat volume will cost materially more than a quiet one.[1]

  • The no-code promise covers standard flows, but sophisticated branching, custom scripting, and API integrations still need someone comfortable with logic, JavaScript, or HTTP.[1]

Fit and compatibility

Published bots reach visitors on websites, mobile apps, and WhatsApp, or through APIs, so one flow can serve several audience touchpoints without being rebuilt.[1][2]

A documented HTTP API, CSV result export, and webhook integrations mean answers are not locked in the builder: they can be pulled or pushed into your own stack.[1]

Questions worth asking

Can non-technical users build with Typebot without setup?

Largely yes. Standard chatbots and conversational forms are assembled visually from prebuilt blocks with no coding. You would only need technical help for advanced steps such as custom JavaScript, webhook integrations, or operating a self-hosted installation.[1]

Is Typebot really no-code?

Standard flows are no-code: bubbles, inputs, branching, theming, and built-in integrations need no programming. Code enters only at the edges, through optional JavaScript blocks, HTTP API calls, and custom CSS theming.[1]

What does Typebot cost per month?

Typebot Cloud sells tiered Starter, Pro, and Team plans whose pricing scales as your usage grows, so a quiet prototype costs far less than a high-traffic production bot. Self-hosting avoids the subscription, but then you pay for and operate your own servers instead. Check the current pricing page before budgeting, since tiers change.[1][2]

Can Typebot be self-hosted?

Yes. The project publishes self-hosting installation instructions and Docker images so responses can stay in your own infrastructure. Self-hosting is governed by the project's Functional Source License terms, which you should read before deploying, and you take on availability, backups, and maintenance yourself.[1]

Sources and editorial review

Source research. Reviewed on October 9, 2026. Written by Sanjib Sah. AI assisted; reviewed by a human editor.

We have not run or tested this product.

  1. Typebot homepage

    official · Observed October 9, 2026

    Official homepage: build conversational apps and forms visually, 60+ building blocks, publish to web, mobile, WhatsApp, or APIs, native AI integrations, Starter/Pro/Team cloud plans with a self-hosted option.

  2. Typebot pricing

    official · Observed October 9, 2026

    Official pricing page: Starter, Pro, and Team plan tiers with pricing that scales as usage grows, alongside a self-hosted option.

  3. baptisteArno/typebot.io repository README

    official · Observed October 9, 2026

    Project README: self-described Fair Source chatbot builder; visual builder with bubbles, inputs including Stripe and file pickers, branching with JavaScript and A/B testing, integrations including OpenAI and webhooks, theming with custom CSS, container/popup/bubble embeds, analytics with drop-off and completion rates, CSV export, managed cloud, self-hosting instructions, Discord community, Functional Source License.

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