The verdict
On the data we hold, Gemini comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Both cover 3 of the 3 features we compared.
- Both have a free plan, so you can try each before you pay.
- Only Gemini has an MCP server, so an AI employee can work in it directly.
- In our AI agents ranking, Gemini places 7 and Botpress 2 of 11.
Side by side
| 7 points compared | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | $150/mo | Not known yet |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | No | Yes |
| Document/source grounding | Yes | Yes |
| No-code builder | Yes | Yes |
| Web search with citations | Yes | Yes |
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Plans and pricing
Botpress
- Free3 seats, 3 AI agents, 25 conversations per month with no top-ups or overages.Free
- Plus3 seats, 250 conversations per month included, extra packs of 100 for $65; $189 monthly or $150 per month billed annually.$189/mo
- TeamUnlimited seats, 1,500 conversations per month included, packs of 100 for $50; $939 monthly or $750 per month billed annually.$939/mo
Gemini
- Free TierFree input and output tokens on limited models with lower rate limits; data may be used to improve Google products.Free
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
Choose Botpress if…
Support teams and technical builders at SaaS, retail and fintech companies that want an AI agent to resolve tickets across webchat and messaging channels, working alongside an existing helpdesk.
Choose Gemini if…
Development teams who want to add Google's Gemini models to a product through an API and prefer to start on a free tier before committing spend to production.
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