ZernFlow

Spec sheet

Purpose

ZernFlow is an open-source ManyChat alternative for building visual chatbot flows and managing contacts, broadcasts, drip campaigns, and live chat across social platforms.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Intended users

The homepage describes the product for creators, small businesses, and agencies managing client accounts.Read 12 Oct 2026 · zernflow.com

Free plan

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · zernflow.com

API

The repository describes CRUD API routes under /api/v1 and webhook, job-scheduler, and sequence-processing endpoints.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Integrations

ZernFlow uses the Zernio API for channel connections and supports webhooks, HTTP requests, and external APIs such as Google Sheets and Zapier.Read 12 Oct 2026 · zernflow.com

AI

AI replies can use OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google, with a Vercel AI Gateway key listed as an optional setup requirement.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

AI bot generation

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · zernflow.com

Deployment channels

multichannelRead 22 Sep 2026 · zernflow.com

Flow builder

The visual flow builder provides 15+ node types for triggers, messages, conditions, delays, and other automation steps.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Messaging features

The product lists comment-to-DM, rich messages with buttons and quick replies, broadcasts, drip sequences, and an inbox with human takeover.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Open source

The project is MIT licensed, and the maker says users can inspect, self-host, or fork the code.Read 12 Oct 2026 · zernflow.com

Security and data

The maker says users own their automations, contacts, and data, but the opened pages do not state security certifications or compliance standards.Read 12 Oct 2026 · zernflow.com

Self-hosting

The maker says users can deploy ZernFlow on their own infrastructure; the repository setup calls for Node.js and a Supabase project.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Social platforms

It supports Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, Twitter/X, Bluesky, and Reddit.Read 12 Oct 2026 · zernflow.com

Visual flow builder

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · zernflow.com

WhatsApp limit

WhatsApp requires a WhatsApp Business Account, and the README says free-form messages are accepted only within 24 hours of the contact's last message; approved message templates are not supported yet.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Chatbot Builders#180 of 2577.7