You can complete this entire guide on the Free plan — no credit card needed.
1. Create Your Account
Go to app.fife.bot
Open app.fife.bot in your browser.
2. Create a Chatbot
Pick a model
Select an AI model. Not sure? Start with GPT-4o Mini — fast, cheap, and capable.
| Tier | Example models | Credits/msg |
|---|---|---|
| Free | GPT-OSS 120B, GPT-4o Mini | 0 |
| Budget | Llama 4 Maverick, Gemini 2.0 Flash, DeepSeek V3, Qwen3 235B | 1 |
| Standard | Claude Haiku 4.5, Gemini 2.5 Pro | 5 |
| Premium | Claude Sonnet 4, GPT-4o | 10 |
| Ultra | GPT 5.3, Claude Sonnet 4.6 | 22 |
3. Add Knowledge
Your chatbot needs content to answer questions. Open the Knowledge Base tab and pick a source:- Website
- Documents
- Text Entry
- Integrations
4. Customize the Widget
Go to the Settings tab → Appearance sub-tab:| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Primary color | Widget accent color (12 presets or custom hex) |
| Font family | Choose from 10 fonts |
| Theme mode | Light, dark, or auto (follows user’s system) |
| Header style | Branded or simple |
| Corner radius | 0–32px slider |
| Widget language | One of 14 UI locales (default English); see Widget appearance |
5. Embed on Your Website
Go to the Publish tab → Embed Widget sub-tab. Copy the script tag:</body> tag on your website:
Done! A chat bubble appears in the bottom-right corner of your site. Visitors can now ask questions and get instant answers from your knowledge base.