Botkit
AcquiredRedmond, Washington, United States · Founded 2016
integrated into Microsoft employees · acquired
Sourced & current · updated Jul 6, 2026Website
An open-source developer tool for building chatbots, messaging apps, and conversational interfaces across multiple platforms.
Where they sit
AI-Powered PlatformMarketing AutomationCustomer Engagement
Leading open-source chatbot development framework integrated into Microsoft's ecosystem
Ownership
Parent: Microsoft Bot Framework