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    How much does an AI chatbot cost?

    Part of pillar topic: Chatbot ROI

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    Quick Answer

    AI chatbot costs range from free (basic plans) to $500+/month for enterprise solutions. SiteSupport offers a free tier and affordable paid plans starting at a few dollars per month.

    How Much Does an AI Chatbot Cost?

    Chatbot pricing varies dramatically based on features, scale, and approach:

    Cost Comparison by Approach

    | Approach | Setup Cost | Monthly Cost | Time to Deploy |
    |----------|-----------|-------------|----------------|
    | Custom development | $10,000-100,000 | $500-5,000 | 2-6 months |
    | Enterprise platforms | $0-5,000 | $200-2,000 | 2-4 weeks |
    | No-code platforms | $0 | $0-100 | Minutes |
    | SiteSupport | $0 | $0 (free tier) | 5 minutes |

    What Affects Pricing?

    1.Message volume: More conversations = higher cost
    2.Number of sites: Multi-site support may cost more
    3.AI model quality: Better models cost more per query
    4.Features: Lead capture, analytics, customization
    5.Support level: Self-service vs. dedicated support

    SiteSupport Pricing

    SiteSupport offers flexible plans:
    Free: 1 site, limited pages and messages — perfect for testing
    Starter: Expanded limits for small businesses
    Growth: Higher volumes for growing teams
    Enterprise: Custom limits and dedicated support
    Visit our pricing page for current details.

    Cost vs. Value

    The real question isn't "how much does it cost?" but "how much does it save?"
    A chatbot costing $49/month that deflects 500 tickets/month at $10 each saves $5,000/month — that's a 10,000% ROI.
    Use our ROI Calculator to estimate your specific savings.

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