How long does a chatbot project take?
Most Paloren chatbot projects run four to eight weeks from kickoff to launch. The first two weeks cover readiness and design, the middle weeks cover build and integration, and the final stretch covers testing, training and a controlled release.
Complex scopes with several integrations sit at the longer end, and we confirm the timeline in writing before work begins.
What does a chatbot cost through Paloren?
Chatbot projects range from USD 20,000 to 50,000 depending on scope. A focused assistant drawing from one knowledge source with a single integration sits at the lower end, while multi-system builds with custom reporting move higher.
Ongoing support after launch starts from USD 2,500 per month for ten hours, covering monitoring, knowledge updates and improvements. Every line is quoted separately so you always see what you are paying for.
Can the chatbot connect to our CRM?
Yes. CRM connections are a standard part of chatbot delivery, letting the assistant look up records, update fields, log conversations and book meetings. If your CRM needs deeper rework, Paloren offers CRM implementation with AI as a separate service, ranging from USD 20,000 to 80,000 over four to ten weeks.
We assess your current setup during readiness and recommend the cleanest path before any integration work starts.
Will a chatbot replace our support team?
No. We design chatbots to absorb repetitive questions and route everything requiring judgment to a person. The assistant handles order lookups, policy explanations and common troubleshooting, while your team keeps the conversations where empathy, negotiation or unusual circumstances matter.
Escalation rules are defined during design, so handovers feel deliberate rather than like a failure. Most teams find the chatbot removes their most repetitive work first.
What is the difference between a chatbot and an AI agent?
A chatbot converses in text, answering questions and completing simple transactions within one interaction. An AI agent takes multi-step actions on a person's behalf, moving across systems to research, update records and report back with less steering.
Paloren builds both on the same company brain and integration layer, so many businesses start with a chatbot and extend into agents as confidence and use cases grow.
Do you work with businesses worldwide?
Yes. Paloren serves businesses worldwide and delivers remotely across time zones, with country-level coverage rather than office locations. Chatbot projects suit remote delivery well because discovery, design reviews and training all run effectively over video, and documentation keeps everyone aligned.
Whether your team sits in one market or several, the same senior group that scopes your project carries it through launch and ongoing support.
What information does a chatbot need before launch?
A chatbot needs a curated set of knowledge sources: policies, product details, pricing rules, frequently asked questions and past resolutions that show how your business actually responds.
We map these during the company brain setup, remove contradictions and mark anything outdated. The assistant also needs defined escalation contacts and permission rules for any actions it takes. Gaps we find along the way become part of the delivery list.
Can a chatbot also handle phone calls?
Text chatbots and phone coverage are separate but related services. Paloren builds AI voice agents and receptionists that handle spoken conversations with the same grounding and escalation rules as a text assistant, ranging from USD 25,000 to 60,000 over four to eight weeks.
Many businesses start with a website chatbot, then add voice once the knowledge base and integration layer are proven, since both share the same foundations.
Do you train our team to manage the chatbot?
Yes, training is part of every chatbot project. Sessions cover reviewing conversations, adding and correcting knowledge, adjusting escalation rules and recognising when the assistant needs attention.
The goal is internal ownership, so routine updates do not wait on an external request. For teams wanting broader capability, Paloren also offers team AI training as a standalone service, extending the same practical approach across more tools and workflows.