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Bold360 vs Rasa

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Bold360

Live Chat

AI-powered customer engagement and service platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Rasa

Live Chat

Open-source framework for building conversational AI

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Rasa has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Bold360 bold360 as a standalone product is discontinued: the vendor's own domain bold360.com now 302-redirects (captured 8 January 2024) to genesys.com/capabilities/live-chat-software, and the live domain no longer resolves at all.; Rasa free Developer Edition caps conversations at 1,000 external or 100 internal per company per month
  • They diverge on capability: Bold360 covers Live chat messaging, Rasa covers NLU engine.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bold360 and Rasa actually diverge.

Attributes where Bold360 and Rasa differ
AttributeBold360Rasa
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, IOS, AndroidOn-premise, Cloud deployment, Docker, Kubernetes
Founded20052016

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Live Chat).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Bold360

  • Live chat messaging
  • AI chatbots
  • Email support
  • Knowledge base
  • Salesforce
  • IBM Watson
  • Webhooks
  • Web support

Only in Rasa

  • NLU engine
  • Dialogue management
  • Multi-language support
  • Testing tools
  • Slack
  • Teams
  • Custom channels
  • On-premise support

Both cover

  • API

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Bold360

  • Customer engagementnot Rasa
  • Lead generationnot Rasa
  • Customer supportnot Rasa
  • Sales automationnot Rasa

Rasa

  • Developers self-hosting an open source conversational AI framework before needing enterprise scalenot Bold360

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Bold360

  • Bold360 as a standalone product is discontinued: the vendor's own domain bold360.com now 302-redirects (captured 8 January 2024) to genesys.com/capabilities/live-chat-software, and the live domain no longer resolves at all.

Rasa

  • Free Developer Edition caps conversations at 1,000 external or 100 internal per company per month
  • Rasa Pro and the Business Plan (Pro plus Studio) are not priced on the site and require contacting sales

Pricing, plan by plan

Bold360

On request
  • Starter$75/month
    • Live chat
    • Basic AI
    • Chatbot
  • Professional$150/month
    • Advanced AI
    • Omnichannel
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Custom solutions
    • Dedicated support

Rasa

Free
  • Free Developer EditionFree
    • One bot per company
    • Up to 1,000 external conversations per month or 100 internal conversations per month
    • Free Rasa license for local or production use
  • Rasa Pro$undefined/mo
    • Pro-code framework with CALM dialogue understanding
    • Language-agnostic NLU, enterprise search, multi-LLM management
    • Kubernetes support
  • Enterprise$undefined/mo
    • Full access to Rasa Platform and Premium Support
    • 24/7/365 support with Customer Success Manager
    • Business reviews and guidance

Which should you pick?

Choose Bold360 if

  • You need live chat messaging.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, IOS, Android.
  • You also want ai chatbots.
Bold360 review

Choose Rasa if

  • You need nlu engine.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on On-premise, Cloud deployment, Docker, Kubernetes.
  • You also want dialogue management.
Rasa review

Questions people ask

Is Bold360 or Rasa better?
Neither clearly leads. Bold360 starts at On request and Rasa at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bold360 or Rasa?
Rasa has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Bold360 and Free for Rasa.
Does Bold360 or Rasa run on more platforms?
Bold360 runs on Web, Mobile app, IOS, Android. Rasa runs on On-premise, Cloud deployment, Docker, Kubernetes.
Can I use Rasa for free?
Yes. Rasa has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Bold360 starts at On request.
What is Bold360 best used for?
Bold360 is most often used for customer engagement, lead generation, customer support, sales automation. Of those, customer engagement and lead generation are not what Rasa is typically brought in for.
What can Bold360 do that Rasa cannot?
Bold360 covers Live chat messaging, AI chatbots, Email support, Knowledge base. Rasa covers NLU engine, Dialogue management, Multi-language support, Testing tools. Both handle API.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Rasa: Does Rasa offer a free version?

Yes. Rasa offers a free Developer Edition with one bot per company, up to 1,000 external conversations per month, and free community support.

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Rasa: What support is included with Rasa's free tier?

The free tier includes community forum support with responses from Rasa community members. Paid tiers add premium support with enhanced response times.

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Rasa: What is the difference between Rasa Pro and Enterprise?

Rasa Pro includes the pro-code framework with advanced NLU and multi-LLM management. Enterprise adds full platform access, 24/7 support, dedicated Customer Success Manager, and business reviews.

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