Simplified chatbot development through low-code tools and developer APIs, enabling organizations to build conversational experiences across multiple messaging platforms without extensive coding expertise.
Last updated Feb 8, 2026
Acquired by Microsoft in 2017; integrated into Microsoft Bot Framework
Botkit Studio was a conversational AI and chatbot development platform that provided tools for building, deploying, and managing chatbots across multiple messaging channels. The platform was designed to simplify bot development through both visual interfaces and developer-friendly APIs, making it accessible to both technical and non-technical users. Botkit Studio was built on top of the open-source Botkit framework, which was widely used in the developer community for creating conversational experiences. In 2017, Botkit Studio and its parent company Howdy.ai were acquired by Microsoft, and the technology was integrated into Microsoft's Bot Framework and Azure Bot Service offerings. While Botkit Studio as a standalone product is no longer actively marketed, the underlying Botkit open-source framework continues to be maintained. The platform was not primarily an AdTech solution but rather a conversational AI/chatbot development tool that could be used across various industries including customer service, marketing automation, and enterprise communications.
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