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At a Glance
BotStar
BotStar
Star Rating
(20)3.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 50 Sessions/month
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Manychat
Manychat
Star Rating
(150)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (90.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Manychat excels in its Ease of Setup with a score of 9.0, making it user-friendly for beginners, while BotStar's score of 8.1 indicates a more complex setup process that may require additional time and effort.
  • Reviewers mention that Manychat's Text Scheduler feature, rated at 9.5, allows for seamless planning of SMS campaigns, whereas BotStar's capabilities in this area are less robust, with a lower score of 7.3 for Text Message (SMS) management.
  • G2 users highlight Manychat's superior Quality of Support with a score of 8.4, suggesting that users receive timely and effective assistance, while BotStar's support, rated at 7.9, may not meet the same level of user satisfaction.
  • Users on G2 report that Manychat's Automation features are exceptional, scoring 9.9, which allows for highly efficient marketing workflows, while BotStar's automation capabilities are perceived as less comprehensive, leading to a score of 8.6.
  • Reviewers say that Manychat's Lead Nurturing feature, rated at 9.2, is particularly effective in managing customer relationships, while BotStar's score of 8.9 indicates it may not provide the same depth in nurturing leads.
  • Users report that Manychat's Mobile Optimization is outstanding with a score of 9.2, ensuring that campaigns are effective on mobile devices, whereas BotStar's lower score of 8.1 suggests it may not be as optimized for mobile users.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BotStar
BEGINNER Plan
Free
50 Sessions/month
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Manychat
Free
Free Trial
Per Month
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Free Trial
BotStar
Free Trial is available
Manychat
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
15
8.9
105
Ease of Use
8.3
15
8.9
107
Ease of Setup
8.1
6
9.0
69
Ease of Admin
7.5
6
9.1
63
Quality of Support
7.9
16
8.4
97
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
6.9
7
8.9
61
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
14
9.2
98
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.9
1,064
Email Marketing
Not enough data
8.5
31
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Verified
Not enough data
8.7
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
8.8
29
|
Verified
Online Marketing
Not enough data
8.1
35
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
37
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
40
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
14
Lead Management
Not enough data
9.1
38
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
9.2
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
34
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
35
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
32
|
Verified
Campaign Management
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
9.0
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
12
Social
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.5
13
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
9.3
38
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.5
37
|
Verified
Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
8.8
38
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
15
Not enough data
8.4
33
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
31
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
11
Platform
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
9.1
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
8.6
23
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
26
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
9.0
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
26
|
Verified
Conversational MarketingHide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
Not enough data
8.4
682
Messenger
Not enough data
9.0
56
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
53
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
61
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
54
|
Verified
Channels
Not enough data
9.2
62
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
51
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
33
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
13
Not enough data
7.4
27
|
Verified
Customers
Not enough data
8.6
53
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
52
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
55
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
54
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
58
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
68
Text Messaging
Not enough data
8.8
11
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
9
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.5
11
|
Verified
Not enough data
10.0
13
|
Verified
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
SMS Platform
Not enough data
8.9
11
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.9
13
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Content
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Engagement
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Social Shopping
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BotStar
BotStar
Manychat
Manychat
BotStar and Manychat are categorized as Bot Platforms
Unique Categories
BotStar
BotStar has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BotStar
BotStar
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
73.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Manychat
Manychat
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
90.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
8.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
1.5%
Reviewers' Industry
BotStar
BotStar
Marketing and Advertising
26.3%
Information Technology and Services
10.5%
Computer Software
10.5%
Retail
5.3%
Online Media
5.3%
Other
42.1%
Manychat
Manychat
Marketing and Advertising
37.5%
Real Estate
5.9%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
5.1%
Education Management
3.7%
Retail
2.9%
Other
44.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
BotStar
BotStar
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Rabeya K.
RK
Rabeya K.
Verified User in Computer Software

It's easy to work with even a non tech person. Just simply login and select a Facebook page associated with Facebook account and then publish chatbot on Messenger within minutes. BotStar builds 70 chatbot templates from many industries. I have cloned a...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Jason B.
JB
Jason B.
Verified User in Fine Art

The app is great, unfortunately, the company doesn't stand by their promise. I purchased the app through AppSumo for a lifetime deal, but they are not holding up their end of the deal. They just announced they are changing the app to a new Live Chat app,...

Manychat
Manychat
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Keith P.
KP
Keith P.
Verified User in Events Services

It is super easy to use and gives you a lot of options.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

It is a bit laggy and thus not very fast to use

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Discussions
BotStar
BotStar Discussions
Will you migrate from Botstar to Chative?
1 comment
Fredy P.
FP
Seems like you must migrate in order to avoid losing your investment. All this is confusing, I checked the emails they sent but did not have a clear answer...Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
BotStar has no more discussions with answers
Manychat
Manychat Discussions
Когда уже можно будет подключить бота к Telegram или вывести на сайт?
1 comment
Denis M.
DM
Inside the flow itself, create a button for transferring people to Telegram (group, channel, etc.).Read more
Is there a possibility that ManyChat will be banned by FB using their (FB) own chatbot?
1 comment
Official Response from Manychat
Hi Eric, ManyChat itself can't get your FB page or Messenger banned but if you don't follow Facebook's rules, then you could get in trouble.Read more
Chat blasts
1 comment
Will Q.
WQ
ManyChat is designed for Facebook Pages to send messages through Messenger and you must follow the 24 hr rule. For groups, you can create a page and a bot...Read more