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Botpress vs Chatfuel:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Botpress had more branded searches than Chatfuel among chatbot builders in New Zealand. Botpress had about 70 branded searches, while Chatfuel had 10. Botpress made up 3.7% of all chatbot builder searches we track, and Chatfuel accounted for 0.53%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about chatbot builders, Botpress appeared in three of the four answers and Chatfuel in one. Botpress was mentioned before Chatfuel in every answer.

Among chatbot builders in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Botpress, about 7 searches for every 1 for Chatfuel

Botpress 70 searchesChatfuel 10 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Botpress, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Chatfuel in 1

Botpress in 3 of 4Chatfuel in 1 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Botpress, named ahead of Chatfuel in every answer

Botpress first in 3Chatfuel never first

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Top chatbot builders in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Botpress was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Chatfuel was mentioned in one out of four: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in the Google AI Overview. Botpress was listed before Chatfuel in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Botpress1st
  2. Chatbase1st
  3. Tidio3rd
  4. Manychat4th
  5. Chatfuel5th
  6. LiveChat–
  7. Drift–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Manychat3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Tidio3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Botpress3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Chatbase3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Chatfuel1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • LiveChat0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Drift0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

See every answer about chatbot builders

4 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which chatbot builder should I use in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Tidio
    2. 2Chatbase
    3. 3Manychat
    4. 4Botpress
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best chatbot builders in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Chatbase
    2. 2Botpress
    3. 3Tidio
    4. 4Manychat
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best chatbot builder in New Zealand for a small support team?”

    1. 1Tidio
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “best chatbot builder”

    1. 1Botpress
    2. 2Chatfuel
    3. 3Manychat
    4. 4Chatbase
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “customer support chatbot”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

Is Botpress or Chatfuel more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Botpress and Chatfuel by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven chatbot builders we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Botpress and Chatfuel among chatbot builders in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Botpress, Chatfuel. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthManychatTidioBotpressChatbaseLiveChatChatfuelDrift
Oct 202567.8%12.1%4.7%11.4%2%1.3%0.67%
Nov 202576.9%8.9%4.1%6.5%1.8%1.2%0.59%
Dec 202580.2%6.2%5.6%4.3%1.9%1.2%0.62%
Jan 202678.5%8.8%3.4%6.8%0.98%0.98%0.49%
Feb 202673.4%10.1%6.4%6.4%2.3%0.92%0.46%
Mar 202676.7%9%4.3%6.7%1.9%0.95%0.48%
Apr 202679.2%8.9%3.5%5.4%2%0.5%0.5%
May 202677.7%8.7%3.4%6.8%1.5%1.5%0.49%
Jun 202680%7.5%3.5%5.5%2.5%1%0%
Jul 202683.9%4.7%3.6%4.7%2.1%0.52%0.52%
Aug 202682.9%5.2%3.6%4.7%2.1%1%0.52%
Sep 202685.1%5.3%3.7%3.7%1.6%0.53%0%

How has the Botpress and Chatfuel comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Botpress was ahead of Chatfuel in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Botpress’ share of searches among chatbot builders in New Zealand moved from 4.7% to 3.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 70.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Chatfuel’s share of searches among chatbot builders in New Zealand moved from 1.3% to 0.53%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 20 to 10.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand chatbot builders in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Chatfuel lost share of searches among chatbot builders in New Zealand, from 1% to 0.53%.

  2. In September 2026, Botpress rose from 4th to 3rd among chatbot builders in New Zealand.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Botpress’ and Chatfuel’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Botpress

1 branded search term

  • botpress

Chatfuel

2 branded search terms

  • chatfuel
  • chatfuel chatbot

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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