Chatbot Development Cost

Full range of chatbot development services for business: from simple FAQ bots to complex AI assistants with CRM, ERP, and payment system integration.

7 services · from $950

Chatbot development costs from $600 to $25,000 depending on complexity. Simple FAQ bot for Telegram — from $600 (1-2 weeks). Bot with CRM integration — from $1,800 (2-4 weeks). AI bot with NLU and multichannel — from $4,200 (1-3 months). Enterprise bot with analytics — from $9,500 (2-4 months). AppStar has been building bots since 2013, 100+ projects.

ServiceBasicOptimalPremiumTimeline
Turnkey Chatbot$1,800$4,200$9,5002-16 weeks
Telegram Bot for Business$950$2,400$6,0001-8 weeks
WhatsApp Bot$1,200$3,000$7,2002-12 weeks
E-commerce Bot$1,400$3,600$8,4002-12 weeks
AI Chatbot with GPT$2,400$6,000$14,4003-16 weeks
Multichannel Bot$2,200$4,800$10,8004-16 weeks
Voice Bot (IVR)$3,000$7,200$18,0004-20 weeks

Basic

$1,800

from

  • FAQ bot up to 50 questions
  • Single messenger
  • Button menu
  • Basic analytics
  • Documentation
  • 1 month support
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Optimal

Optimal

$4,200

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  • NLU text understanding
  • 2-3 messengers
  • CRM integration
  • Advanced analytics
  • A/B testing
  • Team training
  • 3 months support
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Premium

$9,500

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  • AI on GPT-4/Claude
  • All communication channels
  • Voice input
  • Full ERP/CRM integration
  • ML behavior analytics
  • Personal manager
  • 12 months support
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What Affects the Price

Number of supported channels (Telegram, WhatsApp, Viber, web)

Dialog complexity and NLU model

CRM, ERP, payment system integrations

AI/ML requirements (GPT, classification, analytics)

Content volume and scenarios

Scalability and fault tolerance requirements

How We Work

1

Task Analysis

We study your business, define scenarios and channels. Create specifications and roadmap.

2

Design

Develop bot architecture, dialog scenarios, and integrations. Create a prototype.

3

Development & Testing

Program the bot, connect APIs and CRM. Conduct load testing.

4

Launch & Support

Deploy to production, train the team. Monitor and optimize after launch.

Return on Investment

60-80% reduction in support load

Bot handles typical questions 24/7, freeing operators for complex tasks.

25-40% conversion increase

Instant responses and lead qualification boost sales.

ROI in 2-4 months

Savings on operator payroll exceed development cost in 2-4 months.

FAQ

How much does turnkey chatbot development cost?
Turnkey chatbot development costs from $1,800 to $9,500. Basic FAQ bot costs $1,800, bot with AI and CRM integration — from $4,200, enterprise multichannel bot — from $9,500.
What is the price of a Telegram bot for business?
A Telegram bot for business costs from $950 to $6,000. Simple bot with menu — from $950, with payments and catalog — from $2,400, with AI and analytics — from $6,000.
How much does a WhatsApp bot cost?
WhatsApp bot costs from $1,200 to $7,200. WhatsApp Business API required (from $60/mo). Bot with catalog and payments — from $3,000.
Cost of an AI chatbot with GPT?
AI chatbot with GPT costs from $2,400 to $14,400. Includes: training on company data, contextual responses, knowledge base integration. Additional — from $120/mo for OpenAI API.
How much does an e-commerce bot cost?
E-commerce bot costs from $1,400 to $8,400. Basic with catalog — from $1,400, with cart and payments — from $3,600, with AI recommendations — from $8,400.
What are chatbot development timelines?
Timelines depend on complexity: simple FAQ bot — 1-2 weeks, bot with CRM — 2-4 weeks, AI bot — 1-3 months, enterprise — 2-4 months.
What is included in bot development cost?
The cost includes: analysis and specifications, dialog design, programming, integrations, testing, deployment, and documentation. Support — from 1 to 12 months depending on the package.
How much does chatbot maintenance cost?
Chatbot maintenance — from $240 to $1,200/mo. Includes: monitoring, scenario updates, bug fixes, NLU optimization. First 1-3 months usually included in the development cost.
Chatbot or live operator — which is more cost-effective?
Bot handles 60-80% of requests automatically. An operator costs from $600/mo, a bot — one-time investment from $1,800 + $240/mo maintenance. ROI — 2-4 months.
Can a bot be integrated with CRM?
Yes, we integrate with any CRM: Bitrix24, amoCRM, Salesforce, HubSpot, 1C. Bot creates leads, updates deals, sends notifications to managers. Integration cost — from $600.
Which messenger is best for a business bot?
Depends on audience: Telegram — IT and youth, WhatsApp — broad audience 35+, Viber — CIS, Facebook Messenger — international. We recommend a multichannel approach.
How much does a voice bot (IVR) cost?
Voice bot costs from $3,000 to $18,000. Includes: speech recognition, voice synthesis, PBX integration. Suitable for inbound call processing and auto-dialing.
How much does a broadcast bot cost?
Broadcast bot for Telegram/WhatsApp — from $950. Includes: audience segmentation, message templates, delivery and open analytics, subscription management.
Does my business need a chatbot?
A bot pays off if you have: 50+ inquiries per day, typical questions (FAQ), online sales, need for 24/7 support. We provide a free audit and show ROI.
How to order chatbot development?
Submit a request on our website or message us on Telegram @appstar_support. Free consultation, define tasks and budget. 50% prepayment, balance after project delivery.

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