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Azure service for building and hosting enterprise chatbots.
Azure AI Bot Service is Azure's service for building and hosting enterprise chatbots. It provides hosting, channels, and tools for bots that work across Teams, web chat, SMS, and other messaging platforms, with integration into Azure AI services.
Key Features
- Build and host chatbots on Azure
- Works across Teams, web, and SMS
- Free tier with unlimited standard messages
- Integration with Azure AI services
- Enterprise security and compliance
- Channel management in one place
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Unlimited standard channel messages and 10,000 free premium-channel messages a month. |
| S1 | $0.50 per 1,000 messages | $0.50 per 1,000 premium-channel messages. |
Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: Yes — it has a free plan.
Best for: Azure teams that need to build and host enterprise chatbots.
Popular with: Developers, Business Owners
Popular with: Developers, Business Owners
How it works
The service includes a free tier with unlimited standard channel messages. Premium channels cost $0.50 per 1,000 messages, with 10,000 free premium messages a month on the free tier.
Note that Bot Framework SDK support ends in December 2025, and Microsoft is migrating developers to the Microsoft 365 Agents SDK. Azure AI Bot Service suits Azure teams that want a managed way to build and host chatbots.
Pros and Cons
✓ Pros
- Free tier with unlimited standard messages
- Managed hosting on Azure
- Works across many channels
- Strong enterprise security
✗ Cons
- Bot Framework SDK support ends in December 2025
- Premium channels cost extra per message
- Needs Azure and developer skills
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Azure AI Bot Service free?
Yes — Azure AI Bot Service has a free plan. Free tier; S1 premium channels $0.50 per 1,000 messages
What is Azure AI Bot Service best for?
Azure teams that need to build and host enterprise chatbots.
What kind of tool is Azure AI Bot Service?
Azure AI Bot Service is a AI Chatbots tool on VerlumoAI.
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View detailsLast reviewed: November 2026