How long does it take to set up a chatbot?

Setup time depends on the type of chatbot.

A basic off-the-shelf chatbot with pre-built templates can be live in 1–3 days. A customized chatbot with tailored conversation flows, FAQ training, and basic integrations takes 1–2 weeks. A fully custom AI chatbot with deep system integrations, custom training data, and advanced conversation design takes 3–6 weeks. The biggest time investment is conversation design - mapping out the questions your customers ask and crafting natural, helpful responses. At MooseBase, we handle the entire setup process including conversation design, testing, and integration with your existing tools.