The difference at a glance
A chatbot usually follows a fixed question-and-answer workflow. An AI agent understands context better, collects data, carries out tasks and can update a CRM, initiate follow-up or send a summary to the team.
- Chatbot: good for menus, FAQs and predictable questions.
- AI agent: better for qualification, context and operations.
- Mature automation: combines AI, rules, integrations and people at the right time.