The best time to build a Chatbot was 5 years ago, the second best time is now in 2024. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized many industries, and chatbots have become essential tools for businesses, education, health and many other sectors. From customer service to language learning and image recognition, AI-powered chatbots offer incredible functionality and utility.
What makes the opportunity even bigger is that businesses are adopting the use of AI chatbots at a rapid pace. According to a recent survey by Cisco, 93% of business executives are focusing on incorporating AI into their businesses. This is a huge opportunity for developers to build chatbots and make money. New AI APIs and frameworks are also emerging every day making it easier and cheaper to build to build bots for different use cases.
In this blog post, we present the top 50 AI chatbots you can start building right now. Each chatbot described below has unique capabilities and caters to different user/customer needs. So let’s dive in and explore the potential of these chatbots and what you need.
1. Customer Service Chatbot
These chatbots provide efficient customer support, answering queries and addressing concerns. Every business that values customer support will want to automate the process to make it efficient and as fast as possible using Chatbots. The good thing is bots can address repetitive or well-known customer query well well.
To develop such a bot you will need a robust database will all FAQs as well as relevant customer data and customer interaction knowledge bases to provide accurate responses.
2. Language Learning Bot
Many people are learning new languages now more than before. As a result, the language learning platform industry has been growing steadily for the last few years. Companies like Duolingo, Babbel, Memrise, and Busuu saw the opportunity and developed interactive platforms to help people learn languages. Before they had to hire people to do translations and improve their lessons but now AI can do that work faster, and cost-effectively. You too can get a share of this growing market by developing a language-learning chatbot that uses AI to create lessons. The chatbot should engage users in conversations, correct pronunciation, and provide vocabulary suggestions.
To develop such an app you don’t need to build your data or AI model. Large language models such as Google’s Gemini model can now understand and translate almost all popular languages in the work. You can access their APIs through Google AI Studio or Google Cloud Vertex AI.
3. Image Recognition Assistant
Image recognition is becoming popular, especially in the world of e-commerce. People want to shop through images and even do virtual tryouts. Currently, we have apps that can identify general objects such as Google Lens. Your goal will be to develop a chatbot that can be used by a specific business to identify their products and help their customers explore them. To function optimally, you will need a large dataset of labelled images and use then use Vision-language models (VLMs) to get details of the images.
4. HR Chatbot
The Human Resources department has many repetitive and laborious tasks. Because human resource management and processes are a critical part of every business, many companies are finding ways to automate and streamline tasks such as employee onboarding, benefits administration, and answering HR-related questions. To develop an HR Chatbot you need access to company policies, procedures, job descriptions, and up-to-date employee data. Some of the tasks that can be automated using such a bot include; the recruitment process, employee onboarding and offboarding, training and development, tracking vacation and sick days, and employees’ general well-being within the organization.
5. Sexual Health Education Chatbot
Many young people don’t have enough knowledge and skills to help them stay healthy and avoid sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancies. AI can be used to offer educational information, advice, and support on sexual health and well-being because it has wide knowledge. A chatbot of this nature just needs access to reputable sources of information and good prompts.
6. Real Estate-based Chatbot
A real estate chatbot can help users search for properties, and help them answer real estate-related questions. It can handle inquiries about buying, selling, and renting homes. To develop such a bot access to real estate databases, property listings, and current market trends is crucial.
7. Health Symptom Check Chatbot
These chatbots can serve as virtual symptom checkers and assist users in identifying potential health issues. The user will just tell the chatbot how they are feeling and the chatbot will respond with probable health issues.
8. Financial Advisory Chatbot
Instead of getting financial advisors, people can use these chatbots for personalized financial advice, investment suggestions, and budgeting tips. Access to financial data and news trends is needed for the bot to work well.
9. Virtual Personal Stylist Chatbot
Virtual Personal Stylist Chatbots can offer fashion advice, suggest outfits, and keep users updated on the latest trends. To work well the chatbots require a vast database of fashion styles, trends, and user preferences is essential for personalised suggestions.
10. Food Recipe Recommendation Chatbot
These chatbots recommend recipes based on the user’s dietary preferences, allergies, and nutritional requirements.
11. Personal Fitness Trainer Chatbot
Fitness is one of the areas where a chatbot can do well. These chatbots will guide users through personalized workout routines, providing fitness tips, and tracking progress. To perform well the chatbot can be linked to user health data to provide tailored recommendations as well as visualize users’ exercises.
12. Mental Health Support Chatbot
Many people are having mental problems more than ever. Therapy and mental care can be expensive making it hard for some people to get the help they need which includes therapy. Mental health chatbots can offer affordable emotional support, coping strategies, and resources for mental well-being.
12. Trip Planning Chatbot
Travel planning can be a stressful and frustrating process especially in choosing destinations, organising transport and staycations. The chatbots can help users in planning trips, suggest destinations, and provide real-time travel information.
The chatbot requires access to travel databases, accommodation options, and up-to-date transportation schedules. Travel companies can integrate these chatbots into their websites to provide their customers with a good customer experience.
13. Job Search Assistant Chatbot
Jobs get posted on job boards every day. However, it is still hard for candidates to filter through thousands of jobs to find ones that fit them. Job Search Assistant Chatbots will help users find suitable job opportunities, offering resume tips, and interview preparation. To work best these chatbots should have access to job postings and provide the user with the ability to upload their resume so that it can recommend the best jobs for them. In addition, the chatbot can offer resume optimization strategies.
14. AI-Based Language Translation Chatbot
With the current AI improvements, the language barrier is becoming a thing of the past. You can build a chatbot that has real-time language translation for seamless communication between users speaking different languages. The chatbot can have a way to listen to conversions and provide translation in real-time. The chatbot can also provide a way for users to enter text and translate it like Google Translate. To differentiate it from other chatbots it can provide translation for the local languages.
15. Elderly Companion Chatbot
People are finding it hard to take care of their elderly because of work and the rising cost of living. The elderly need constant emotional and physical assistance to help them feel secure and content in the comfort of their homes. Providing companionship, reminders for medication, and assistance with daily tasks for the elderly can now be done through AI. To work well elderly companion chatbots will need access to medical information and access to emergency contacts.
16. Virtual Event Planner Chatbot
These chatbots can assist its users in planning and organizing virtual events, conferences, and webinars. To work best the chatbots need integrations with mailing services and virtual events platforms.
17. Personal Finance Tracker Chatbot
More than ever people are looking for ways to manage their finances better. By leveraging the power of AI the chatbots can help users manage budgets, track expenses, and provide financial insights. Just like any other budgeting application the chatbot will need access to salary information, budget categories, and price trends.
18. Educational Quiz Chatbot
Gone are the days of creating quizzes manually. Large language models can create educational quizzes better than humans because of their deep knowledge of diverse subjects. Even better AI can reinforce learning through gamification making it fun for students to enjoy learning more.
19. E-commerce Chatbot
E-commerce is a big industry and it has been growing fast since the 2020 Corona Virus Pandemic. Many people are shopping online more than ever and they need help to find the right products. Even websites with the best User Experience can benefit a lot from AI-enabled E-commerce chatbots. Customers find the products they want easily and discover more related products which will lead to more sales and customer satisfaction. This kind of bot will need access to the product database, website architecture and all product pages.
20. News and Media Chatbot
Chatbots can be used to deliver news and other content to busy people who don’t have time to watch news or read media websites. What this chatbot will do is to keep track of current news, categorise them, and then create summaries. Users can then chat with it to know what is happening based on their interests. This chatbot can work well with finance news especially stock market updates, economic indicators, company earnings reports, and global financial trends.
21. Social Media Monitoring Chatbot
Social media is a powerful tool for businesses. Businesses use multiple social media platforms to market products and services, engage with customers, and build a brand. However, social media can also be a source of negative publicity. A chatbot can be used to monitor social media and alert the company when there is negative publicity. The chatbot will need access to social media feeds either through APIs or a centralised database.
22. Event Planning Chatbot
Event planning can be a tedious and time-consuming process. AI can be used to automate the process, especially for small events such as birthday parties, weddings, and other social events. To function well the chatbot needs enough details of the event as well as access to a database of venues, vendors, and other event-related information.
23. Food and Recipe Chatbot
Not every one of us is a good cook or can afford a chef. Many people struggle to prepare meals and even find recipes. To help such people you can build a chatbot that can help them find recipes and how to prepare healthy meals. The chatbot can also be used to help people find restaurants and order food.
24. Sports Update Chatbot
Sports fans are always looking for the latest news and updates on their favourite teams and players. However, it is not always easy to get the information you need without spending a lot of time searching online or watching TV. You can build a sport-friendly and interactive chatbot that will keep sports fans updated on the latest news and scores. In addition, the chatbot can provide analysis and predictions on upcoming games. Users can also be allowed to provide their predictions and share their opinions on the chatbot. It can then perform sentiment analysis on the data and provide insights to the fans.
25. Weather Forecast Chatbot
Weather information is very important for many people, especially farmers, travellers, and people who work outdoors. AI can be used to aggregate weather information from different sources and offer accurate weather forecasts. As a result, people can plan their activities well and avoid losses. Such a chatbot can be developed using APIs from weather forecasting companies such as AccuWeather, Weatherbit, and OpenWeather.
26. Music Recommendation Chatbot
Music is a big part of our lives. Many people listen to Music to relax, to get motivated, and to get inspired. The chatbot can help users find new music, create playlists, and provide music recommendations. To work best the chatbot will need access to the user’s music library, music preferences, and music streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music.
27. Legal Advice Chatbot
Legal advice/services can be expensive and time-consuming. The chatbot can help users find legal advice, provide legal information, and help users find the best lawyers for their cases. To work best the chatbot will need access to country-specific legal information, the country’s constitution, and lawyers’ databases.
28. Public Transport Chatbot
In most cities, public transport is the most used mode of transport yet it can be frustrating and time-consuming. The chatbot can help users find the best routes, provide real-time traffic information, and help users find the best deals. Even private car owners can still use the chatbot to find the best routes to avoid traffic. To work best the chatbot will need access to public transport databases, traffic information through social media, and transport schedules.
29. Personal Stylist Chatbot
The chatbot can help users find the best outfits for different occasions. The chatbot can also help users find the best deals on clothes and accessories. To work best the chatbot will need access to the user’s wardrobe and fashion trends. The chatbot can also be integrated with online stores to provide users with the best deals.
30. Movie Recommendation Chatbot
Ever watched a movie and wished you could get more movies like that? Well, you can develop a chatbot that can recommend movies based on the user’s preferences. Using the power of AI the chatbot can recommend movies based on the user’s previous movie ratings, genre preferences, and other factors. Even more interesting is that the chatbot can recommend movies based on the user’s mood and actions in previous movies. For example, if the user watched a movie and paused it at a certain point, the chatbot can recommend movies that have similar scenes. This can be a great way to help people discover new movies. However, developing such a chatbot can be challenging especially if you don’t have access to a large movie database.
31. Book Recommendation Chatbot
Similar to movie recommendation chatbots, book recommendation chatbots can help users find books that they will enjoy reading. The chatbot will not only recommend books based on genre or author but also based on writing style, plot, user preferences, and other factors. To build this chatbot you will need information about many books and most importantly user reviews. I will recommend you start with a specific genre or author and then expand to other genres and authors.
32. Productivity Chatbot
Productivity has become a big challenge, especially with the increasing number of platforms fighting for our attention. A productivity chatbot can help users manage their time better, set goals, and track progress. The chatbot should be smart enough to understand the user’s goals and provide relevant suggestions based on the time of the day and the user’s performance during the past few days. This won’t be any other normal to-do list app but a smart one that can help users achieve their goals faster by continuously learning about them and providing relevant suggestions to boost their productivity.
33. Event Ticketing Chatbot
With so many events websites and ticketing platforms, it can be hard for users to find the right events and tickets. A chatbot can help users find events and tickets based on their interests, budget and location easily. You will need to collect events from multiple websites, aggregate them, and then provide a way for users to search and buy tickets. You can even partner with event organizers to sell tickets through your chatbot hence earning commissions. At the end, you will have happy users and event organizers.
34. Insurance Advice Chatbot
Many people struggle to find the right insurance cover for their needs. Other people struggle to understand the insurance policies they have because insurance companies use complex language and hidden clauses. An insurance advice chatbot can help users find the right insurance cover, understand their policies, and make claims. The chatbot will identify the right cover for the user based on their needs and budget, recommend the right insurance company, and help them understand the policy with ease. This is one of the chatbot ideas that will have a huge impact on people’s lives. To work well the chatbot will need access to insurance databases, insurance policies, and insurance company information.
35. Restaurant Reservation Chatbot
Restaurant reservation chatbots can help users find restaurants based on their preferences and occasions, make reservations, and order food. You can also develop a chatbot for specific restaurants to help them manage reservations and orders. This is a good bot for busy people who don’t have time to call restaurants to make reservations. Soon many restaurants will have such chatbots to help them manage their customers.
36. Grocery Shopping Chatbot
Nowadays we have smart fridges that can identify what is missing but still, they can’t order groceries. Your goal will be to bridge that gap by developing a chatbot that can order groceries based on what is missing in the fridge, what meal the user wants to prepare, and the user’s dietary preferences. To work best the app will need to have a camera feature that can scan the fridge and use AI to identify what is missing. Users can also use the app to note down what they want to buy. You can then partner with grocery stores and add the ability to order groceries. A large dataset of grocery items, recipes, and dietary preferences is needed for the chatbot to work well.
37. Pet Care Advice Chatbot
Pets are part of our families and we need to take care of them. However, many people struggle to take care of their pets because they don’t have enough information. A pet care advice chatbot can help users find the right food, grooming services, and veterinary services for their pets. The chatbot can also help users find the best pet insurance cover and pet-friendly places.
38. Home Maintenance Advice Chatbot
DIY home maintenance can be challenging, especially for people who don’t have enough information. A home maintenance advice chatbot can help users find the right tools, materials, and services for their home maintenance needs. The chatbot can also help users find the best home insurance cover and home maintenance services. Home maintenance is a big industry and you can partner with home maintenance companies to provide their services through your chatbot. This will be a win-win situation for you and the companies.
39. Car Maintenance Advice Chatbot
Car maintenance can be expensive and time-consuming yet it is essential for the durability of the car and safety. Many people struggle to find the right mechanic, spare parts and car insurance. Others don’t know how to do basic car maintenance procedures such as changing tires and checking oil levels. A car maintenance advice chatbot can help users find the right mechanic based on their cars’ models, spare parts, and car insurance. The chatbot can also educate car owners about basic maintenance tips and tricks. This chatbot will need to have a mechanic database to link users with nearby mechanics, spare parts vendors and car insurance companies.
40. Coding Assistant Chatbot
A coding assistant chatbot can help users complete coding tasks, provide coding tips, and help users find the right resources. Users can use the chatbot to complete their projects faster based on previous projects and what others have built. The chatbot can also help users find the right resources for learning to code. Github Copilot is a good example of a coding assistant chatbot. It can help users write code faster by providing suggestions based on the context. The chatbot can also help users find the right resources for learning to code.
41. Data Analysis Chatbot
Many small businesses and medium companies can’t afford to hire a data analyst. However, they still need to analyze their data to make informed decisions. A data analysis chatbot can help such businesses analyze their data and provide insights. While the bot might not be able to analyze large datasets or complex analysis, it can still help businesses get insights from their data. The chatbot can also help users find the right data analysis tools and services for their needs.
42. Remote Work Chatbot
Since Covid 19 epidemic, remote work has become a norm. Many people are working from home and they need help to stay productive. Using the power of AI the chatbot can help users find the right tools for remote work, manage their time, and stay productive. The chatbot can also help users find remote jobs based on their skills and manage their remote teams. Remote teams can use the chatbot to manage their projects, track time, and communicate with each other. This is one of the chatbots that will be in high demand in the coming years.
43. Personalized Fitness Chatbot
Personalized fitness chatbots can help users find the right workout routines, track their progress, and provide fitness tips. The chatbot can act as a virtual personal trainer that will help users achieve their fitness goals. Currently, there are many fitness apps but they are not personalized. You can develop a chatbot that will be personalized and help users achieve their fitness goals faster. This bot will need the user’s health data, fitness goals, and fitness preferences to work well.
44. Medical Appointment Booking Chatbot
Medical appointment booking chatbots can help sick people find the right doctor based on their symptoms, book appointments, and provide medical advice. This will help patients find the right doctor for their ailments and save time. The chatbot can also remind users of their appointments and even log their medical history for future reference. Even better the chatbot can be advanced to help doctors and clinics manage their appointments and avoid no-shows.
Health is very important in our lives and people always want to get the best medical care. There are many ways you can use AI to improve healthcare and this is one of them.
45. Pharmacy Chatbot
Pharmacy chatbots are ideal for Pharmacies that want to offer their customers a better experience. The chatbot can help users find the right medication, provide information about side effects, and help users find the best deals. The chatbot can also help users find the right pharmacy based on their location and budget. Most Pharmacies especially in developing countries don’t have websites and this can be a good opportunity for you to develop a chatbot that will help them serve their customers better.
46. Recipe Suggestion Chatbot
Many people are becoming more health-conscious, and they are looking for ways to prepare healthy meals. AI models have been trained on millions of recipes and can generate new recipes that are healthy and delicious. A recipe suggestion chatbot can help users find recipes based on their dietary preferences, allergies, and nutritional requirements. The chatbot can also be integrated with organic food delivery services to make it easier for users to get the ingredients they need.
47. Wine Recommendation Chatbot
Wine is a popular drink, and many people enjoy it. Wine brands keep coming up with new products, and it can be hard for consumers to keep up with the latest trends. A wine recommendation chatbot can help users find the best wines based on their preferences and budget. The chatbot can also provide information about different types of wines, food pairings, and wine-tasting tips. Even better, the chatbot can recommend wines for different occasions such as weddings, birthdays, and anniversaries.
48. Interior Design Advice Chatbot
AI is replacing human interior designers. We have models that can generate interior designs based on user preferences and the available space. With just a simple prompt and a photo, people can now get interior design ideas instantly without having to spend a lot. Most of the interior design tools we have now are not that user-friendly and can be hard for a normal user to use. You can build a chatbot that will make it easy for people to get interior design ideas and even get a 3D model of the design. This will be a great tool for interior designers and people who want to design their own homes.
49. Gardening Advice Chatbot
Gardening is a great hobby for many people. However, it is not easy to get gardening advice, especially for beginners. You can build a chatbot that will help people get gardening advice and even help them identify plants and pests. The chatbot can also be used to help people find gardening supplies and tools. With your bot people can start gardens in their backyards that will provide them with daily supplies or groceries.
50. Parenting Advice Chatbots
Parenting is not easy, especially for first-time parents. Many parents struggle to find the right information about parenting and child development. For example, many parents don’t know how to deal with their children’s tantrums, how to potty train them, and how to deal with their children’s emotions. A parenting advice chatbot can help parents find the right information about parenting and child development. The chatbot can also help parents find the right parenting resources and services for their needs. This will be a great tool for parents who want to raise their children well.
51. Wedding Planning Chatbots
Many people want a simple wedding without the need to hire a wedding planner. A wedding planning chatbot can help users plan their weddings, find the right vendors, and manage their budgets. The chatbot can also help users find the right wedding dress, wedding venue, and wedding photographer. This will be a great tool for people who want to plan their weddings without the need to hire a wedding planner.
52. DIY Project Chatbots
DIY projects are a great way to save money, learn new skills, and also a way for people to spend their free time. A DIY project chatbot can help users find the right DIY projects based on their interests, skills, and budget. The chatbot can also teach users about different DIY projects and provide tips for successful DIY projects. Users can also use the bot to find the right tools and materials for their DIY projects.
53. Art Recommendation Chatbots
For Art lovers, you can build a chatbot that will recommend art pieces based on their preferences. The bot can also recommend art pieces based on previous art pieces or where they want to display the art piece. When recommending art the bot can provide information about different types of art, art history, and art appreciation tips. The bot can also help art lovers discover new artists, art galleries, and art events.
54. Photography Advice Chatbots
Taking great photos can be a challenge, especially for beginners. A photography advice chatbot can be user help users take better photos based on their surroundings and the type of camera they are using. The chatbot can also recommend the right camera settings for different situations such as low light, fast-moving objects, and portraits. This can be a great tool for photographers who want to improve their skills especially beginners and also for people who want to take better photos.
55. Project Management Chatbots
Managing projects especially large projects can be a challenge. A project management chatbot can help users manage their projects, track progress, and provide project management tips. The chatbot can also advise project managers on how to deal with different situations such as delays, budget overruns, and scope creep. Companies that have small teams can benefit from this chatbot because they don’t have to hire a project manager.