Bot Builder ≠ AI Technology

Teammates AI vs Chatbase:
Real AI Beats Bot Builders

Chatbase advertises $99/month but charges per message, per feature, and per everything. See why companies switch from drag-and-drop bots to intelligent AI that actually works.

RECOMMENDED

Teammates AI

True Artificial Intelligence

Self-learning AI technology
Plans from $25/month
90% automated resolution
Zero configuration needed
All features included
No message credits

Total monthly cost

From $25/mo

Everything included

Chatbase

Drag & Drop Bot Builder

Script-based chat flows
$99+ per message credits
Manual flow building required
400KB training data limit
Features cost extra ($59-99/each)
Data deleted after 14 days

Real monthly cost

$338+/mo

After essential add-ons

The Bot Builder Reality Check

Credit System Trap

10,000 messages sounds like a lot until you realize each bot response costs 2-5 credits. Real usage: ~2,000-5,000 conversations per month.

Not Actually AI

Chatbase uses GPT through a simple interface. You're paying premium prices for basic prompt engineering anyone could do.

Manual Everything

Every flow, response, and scenario must be manually created. No learning, no improvement, no real intelligence.

3.4x

True Cost vs Advertised

90%

Teammates Resolution Rate

Configuration Required

$5,976

Annual Savings (50K msgs)

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Credit System Analysis

The Message Credit Trap

Chatbase's credit system is designed to confuse. 10,000 messages sounds generous until you understand how credits actually work.

How Credits Really Work

Credit Costs Per Action

Text message sent1 credits

GPT-4 response20 credits

GPT-4o response3 credits

File processing2 credits

Lead capture5 credits

The Math That Matters

Average Conversation

4 messages × 3 credits each = 12 credits

10,000 Credits Included

10,000 ÷ 12 = ~833 conversations

Reality Check

That's only ~28 conversations per day

Calculate Your Real Chatbase Cost

Messages per month: 30,000

5K100K

Extra AI Agents: 2

010 ($70/mo)

Custom Domain (+$59/mo)Remove "Powered by" (+$39/mo)

Chatbase Monthly Cost

Standard Plan$99

Extra Messages (20K)+$240

Extra Agents (2)+$14

Custom Domain+$59

Remove Branding+$39

Total$451/mo

Teammates AI Cost

Everything included$50/mo

Your Savings with Teammates

Monthly

$152

Annual

$1,824

Training Data Limitations

Free Plan Limit

400KB

That's about 100 pages of text. A basic FAQ at best.

Paid Plan Max

11M chars

Can't increase even with more money. Hard cap that limits AI quality.

Teammates AI

Generous Limits

Train on your entire knowledge base. No restrictive caps.

Chatbase Punishes Growth

10K messages/mo

$317

✓$50

30K messages/mo

$557

✓$50

50K messages/mo

$797

✓$50

100K messages/mo

$1,397

✓$50

Feature Comparison

Comprehensive Feature Analysis

A detailed breakdown of what you get with each platform. Bot builder limitations vs true AI capabilities.

Core Technology

Feature

Teammates AI

Chatbase

AI Architecture

True conversational AI

GPT wrapper with prompts

Learning Capability

Self-learning from interactions

Static, no learning

Context Understanding

Full conversation context

Limited memory

Response Generation

Dynamic, intelligent responses

Template-based

Setup & Configuration

Feature

Teammates AI

Chatbase

Time to Deploy

24 hours

Weeks of flow building

Flow Building Required

Manual Training

Technical Skills Needed

None

Significant

Pricing & Limits

Feature

Teammates AI

Chatbase

Base Monthly Cost

From $25

$99+ variable

Message Limits

No hard limits

10,000 (then $12/1K)

Training Data Limit

Generous

400KB - 11M chars

AI Agents Included

3 teammates

1 ($7 per extra)

Custom Domain

Included

+$59/month

White Label

Included

+$39/month

Capabilities

Feature

Teammates AI

Chatbase

Resolution Rate

90%+

~40%

Complex Queries

Multi-turn Conversations

Limited

Sentiment Analysis

Smart Escalation

Basic routing

24/7 Support

Data & Security

Feature

Teammates AI

Chatbase

Data Retention

Permanent

Deleted after 14 days inactive

Data Ownership

Full ownership

Limited access

Export Capabilities

Complete

Restricted

Enterprise Security

Extra cost

Teammates AI Summary

True AI that learns and adapts
Plans from $25/month
90%+ automated resolution
Zero configuration required

Chatbase Reality

GPT wrapper, not true AI
$338+/month real cost
~40% resolution rate
Weeks of manual flow building

Pricing Analysis

The Hidden Costs Chatbase Doesn't Advertise

Their pricing page shows $99/month, but a professional setup costs 3-5x more with all the "optional" features you actually need.

What Chatbase Really Costs

Essential Professional Features

Custom Domain

Look professional

+$59/mo

Remove Branding

Hide 'Powered By'

+$39/mo

Extra AI Agents

$7 per agent

+$21/mo

Auto-recharge Credits

When you run out

+$14/mo

Monthly Add-ons Total

$133+ extra

Usage-Based Charges

Message Credits

•Standard: 10,000 messages included
•Extra: $12 per 1,000 messages
•20K messages = $120 extra/month
•50K messages = $480 extra/month

Training Data Limits

•Free: 400KB (~100 pages)
•Paid: 11M characters max
•Can't increase even with money
•Deleted after 14 days inactive

Realistic Monthly Cost Breakdown

Standard Plan

$99

Professional Add-ons

+$119

Extra Messages

+$120

Real Total

$338/mo

No Free Trial Trap

Chatbase doesn't offer a real free trial for premium features. You must pay upfront to test anything useful.

Risk: High

Feature Fragmentation

Every professional feature costs extra. Custom domain, white-label, extra agents - all separate charges.

Hidden: $200+/mo

Annual Lock-in

To get any discount, you must pay annually upfront. That's $4,000+ commitment for untested software.

Commitment: $4K+

Cost Projection at Scale

Messages/Month	Chatbase	Teammates AI	Savings
10K	$317	$50	84%
30K	$557	$50	91%
50K	$797	$100	87%
100K	$1,397	$100	93%

Why Companies Switch to Teammates AI

Predictable Pricing

✓ Plans from $25/month
✓ No usage charges
✓ No add-on fees
✓ Scalable pricing tiers

Superior Technology

✓ True AI, not bot builder
✓ Self-learning system
✓ 90% resolution rate
✓ No manual configuration

Everything Included

✓ Custom domains free
✓ White-label included
✓ 3 AI teammates included
✓ All features unlocked

Migration Guide

Escape Chatbase's Bot Builder in 24 Hours

Stop paying for a drag-and-drop tool that doesn't work. Switch to real AI that handles customer service automatically.

Your 24-Hour Migration Path

Hour 1

Export & Setup

Export your Chatbase training data (if any fits)
Create Teammates AI account
Connect your communication channels

Hours 2-4

AI Training

Import ALL your knowledge (no limits)
AI learns your business automatically
No flow building required

Hours 5-24

Go Live & Optimize

Launch AI immediately
Watch 90% resolution rates
Cancel Chatbase subscription

What You Leave Behind

Manual flow building
No more drag-and-drop hell
Message credit anxiety
Stop counting conversations
Add-on fees
No more nickel-and-diming
Data limits
400KB is a joke
Dumb bots
That can't handle real questions

What You Gain

True AI intelligence
That understands context
Generous limits
Scalable as you grow
Transparent pricing
From $25/month
Zero configuration
AI figures it out
90% resolution rate
Actually solves problems

Immediate ROI from Switching

Current Chatbase

$317+/mo

With basic features

Teammates AI

From $25/mo

Plans for every team

Monthly Savings

$18+

More as you grow

At 50K Messages

$498/mo

$5,976/year saved

Don't Forget to Export Your Data!

Chatbase deletes all your data after just 14 days of inactivity. Before canceling:

•Export all training data (limited as it is)
•Download conversation histories
•Save any custom flows (though you won't need them)
•Screenshot your analytics for comparison

Pro tip: Most Chatbase users find their AI performs better with Teammates because we don't have restrictive data limits.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Chatbase's limitations and why companies switch

Chatbase is a drag-and-drop chatbot builder where you manually create decision trees and conversation flows. It's 2015 technology that follows scripts. Teammates AI uses advanced artificial intelligence that understands context, learns from interactions, and actually solves problems without any configuration. Chatbase requires hours of setup for basic functionality. Teammates works immediately and gets smarter over time.