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Framework for building enterprise-grade chatbots deployable across Microsoft Teams, web, and messaging channels.

Pricing

From $0.50 / 1,000 messages

Founded

2016

Team size

10,000+ employees

Headquarters

Redmond, WA

At a glance

Best for

Backend Developer, VP Engineering

Pricing model

Usage-based

Try before you buy

Integrates with

Azure Cognitive ServicesLUIS (Language Understanding)QnA MakerAzure Speech ServicesAzure Computer Vision+2

About Microsoft Bot Framework

Microsoft Bot Framework (Azure AI Bot Service) is a platform for building, hosting, and connecting conversational bots across channels like Teams, Web Chat, and Direct Line. It provides SDKs, channel connectors, and integration with Azure AI language services. Aimed at developers and enterprises building chat and virtual-assistant experiences.

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Pricing model: Usage-based

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