ChatbotXvsInstaAuto
Two self-hosted ManyChat alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ChatbotX | InstaAuto | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 52/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #9 of 12 in Marketing Automation | #9 of 18 in Social Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 1 045 | 165 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 4 |
| Latest release | v1.16.0 · 24 Oct 2026 | v2.0.0 · 6 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
ChatbotX scores 52/100 against 48/100 for InstaAuto, so it is the safer default.
ChatbotX ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for InstaAuto.
If you want the quickest setup, InstaAuto is easier to run; ChatbotX needs more configuration.
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