Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own ChatBot by Text

Replace ChatBot by Text with a custom build. The Best AI Chatbot Software for Your Website

Few Days
83 features6 integrations3-5 days

Estimated Timeline

Based on 83 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.

1
Architecture & setup
Half day
2
Core features
2-3 days
3
Testing & polish
1 day

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 83 features

AI(14 features)

AI AgentAI

Smart AI agent that tracks past chats, uses connected assets, and integrations to take the right action at the right time

AI Canned Reply SuggestionsAIPremium

AI suggests the most relevant canned replies based on customer message content (coming soon)

AI CopilotAI

AI assistant equipped with product knowledge to answer questions and help with daily tasks

AI Text EditingAI

Enhance messages with AI editing tools like rephrasing, summarizing, correcting grammar, and expanding texts

AI-Generated ResponsesAI

AI instantly generates contextual responses to customer questions based on business knowledge

+9 more in this category

Chat Management(11 features)

Canned Responses

Prepare ready-made messages based on communication best practices and trigger with single click

Chat Transfer

Transfer an ongoing chat to other agents when in a pinch or when expert advice is needed

Download Transcript

Visitors can download chat transcripts to review their conversations

Email Transcripts

Visitors can receive emails with chat transcripts to review their conversations

File Sharing

Send and receive files during chats with customizable upload permissions

+6 more in this category

Analytics(8 features)

Advanced ReportingPremium

Detailed analytics and reporting on chatbot performance and customer interactions

AI Resolutions TrackingAI

Track number of conversations resolved by AI agent

Chat Topics InsightsPremium

Receive a weekly report with top customer questions and trending topics

Conversation Rating

Collect valuable feedback by allowing customers to rate assistance and evaluate agent performance

Custom DashboardsPremium

Create custom dashboards tailored to specific business needs and metrics

+3 more in this category

Automation(7 features)

Automated Ticket Assignment

Automatically assign tickets to appropriate team members and teams

No-Code Workflow Builder

Design workflows from scratch in a no-code editor for full control

Smart Chat Routing

Intelligent chat distribution between available agents

Ticket Language DetectionAI

Recognize languages instantly and automate ticket routing, responses, and teamwork across multiple languages

Ticketing Rules

Create custom rules according to your requirements for ticket automation

+2 more in this category

Support(7 features)

24/7 SupportAI

AI agent provides round-the-clock customer support without human intervention needed

Dedicated Account ManagerPremium

Personal account manager for enterprise support and guidance

Dedicated OnboardingPremium

Personalized setup and training for enterprise customers

Human Takeover

Seamlessly hand off conversations to human agents for complex issues

Legal AssistancePremium

Legal support for compliance and data protection configuration

+2 more in this category

Customization(5 features)

Advanced Widget CustomizationPremium

Customize chat widget appearance and behavior to match brand identity

Brand Voice Customization

Every reply sounds like you, staying consistent, personal, and true to your voice

Team Reply Addresses

Customize the sender email address for outgoing messages to align with your brand

Tone of Voice Selection

Choose the tone used by the AI agent, such as friendly or professional

White-Label Website WidgetPremium

Custom branded chat widget that can be white-labeled for resellers

Sales(5 features)

Cross-Sell and UpsellAI

Deliver timely, relevant messages based on behavior and intent for increased sales

Discount Code ManagementAI

AI offers discount codes at the right time to recover lost sales

Lead GenerationAI

Generate and qualify leads instantly at the right moment in conversations

Product RecommendationsAI

AI agent recommends relevant products to customers in real-time conversations

Sales DetectionAI

Chatbot spots buying signals mid-conversation and identifies hesitating shoppers

Team Management(4 features)

Chat SupervisionPremium

Supervise ongoing chats to train new agents and ensure the best chat quality

Internal Notes

Chat with team behind the scenes and leave private notes in chats and tickets visible only to team

Shared Inbox

All customer conversations land in one unified inbox for team collaboration

Teams

Group teammates into teams to handle chats and tickets by department, product, or region

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying ChatBot by Text

Monthly$25/mo
Yearly$300/yr
5-Year Total$1.5k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~9 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyEasy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $60
SaaS
$300
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $180
SaaS
$900
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $300
SaaS
$1.5k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 83 features at easy complexity.

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