Bitrix24 "Vibecode" and the New Licensing Model: What Changed in 2026 and What It Means for Business in Uzbekistan

In May 2026, the Bitrix24 team rolled out one of the most notable releases of the platform in recent years — "Vibecode." The name captures the essence precisely: the headline feature is the ability to build business applications through a conversation with artificial intelligence, without opening a single builder manually. At the same time, a new licensing payment scheme has been in effect since the start of the year, and it directly affects how companies in Uzbekistan purchase and renew access to the CRM. Let's break down both changes and what businesses should take away from them right now.

The "Vibecode" release: what's new in Bitrix24

The update was unveiled at the Bitrix24 Day 2026 conference and touched almost every core tool on the platform — from CRM and tasks to the corporate portal and messenger. But the centerpiece of the release is the new AI-powered app development platform.

Vibecode: apps without a developer

The idea behind Vibecode is simple yet bold: a user describes a task in plain language — say, "I need a sales dashboard with a pipeline broken down by manager" or "build an internal calculator for delivery costs" — and the neural network writes the logic itself, configures integrations with Bitrix24 data, and deploys a working application. This isn't about template widgets; it covers real applied services: dashboards, reports, chatbots, internal calculators, and mini-apps tailored to a specific business process.

For companies, this means that some tasks that previously required hiring a developer, or at least an experienced integrator with low-code skills, can now be handled in-house by a CRM administrator. But it's important to understand the limits: Vibecode doesn't yet replace complex integrations with external systems, non-standard data exchange scenarios with 1C, or fine-grained access rights configuration — a specialist who understands the portal's architecture is still needed there.

CoPilot got noticeably smarter

The second significant change is a substantial upgrade to the CoPilot digital assistant. The developers report a noticeable improvement in response quality and added more than 30 ready-made "roles" the AI can take on — from a head of sales and a marketer to a lawyer and a copywriter. In practice, this is handy when you need a quick draft of a commercial proposal, a basic risk check on a contract, or a call script for managers — all without leaving the portal or switching between services.

The release also includes an updated messenger, a new "AI Projects" section, a knowledge base with AI-powered search, and a reworked time-tracking module. All of this fits a broader trend: Bitrix24 is increasingly turning from a plain CRM into a unified work environment where AI is built into nearly every module rather than existing as a separate add-on.

The new licensing model: payments now go directly to 1C-Bitrix

Another change, less visible from the outside but with a direct impact on company budgets, took effect on January 1, 2026. Previously, clients working through a partner would most often pay for licenses and subscriptions to the partner's account, and the partner would then settle with 1C-Bitrix separately. That order has now changed.

What changed in practice

Since the start of the year, payments for Bitrix24 licenses and BitrixGPT subscriptions go directly to 1C-Bitrix rather than through the partner's account. The partner places the order within the portal itself and hands the client a ready-made invoice from 1C-Bitrix — that same invoice and the full order history are available right in the company's account, in the order history section. Accounting documents are also issued directly by 1C-Bitrix, not by the integrator.

There's one more nuance for the cloud version: previously, paying for an annual plan gave clients 12 months plus 14 bonus days; now access is granted for exactly 365 days with no extra bonus. It's a small detail, but worth factoring into renewal planning to avoid an unexpected gap in access.

What role the partner still plays

The integrator partner doesn't disappear from the process — their function changes. They now essentially act as a technical administrator and consultant: helping choose the right plan and modules for the company's needs, configuring the portal, handling integrations with 1C and other systems, and supporting users. But the financial relationship and closing documents now come directly from the vendor, which simplifies accounting and removes any ambiguity over who issues the invoice and who is responsible for the payment.

Why this matters especially for the 1C-and-Bitrix24 combination

For many companies in Uzbekistan, Bitrix24 doesn't run in isolation — it works alongside 1C: orders and shipments are recorded in the accounting system, while sales and client communication happen in the CRM. It's precisely at the junction of these two systems that the new licensing model shows up most clearly. Previously, a partner could issue a single invoice covering the whole scope of work across both platforms; now, payment for the Bitrix24 licenses themselves is separated from payment for integration and customization services. For accounting, that means two separate documents instead of one; for a business owner, it means a clearer picture of exactly what the company is paying for — platform access or a specialist's work.

A similar logic runs through the Vibecode release itself: AI tools like Vibecode and CoPilot are built into the platform subscription, and using them doesn't require separate custom development from an integrator. That lowers the barrier to entry for smaller companies that previously put off automating reports or internal services simply because of the cost of custom development.

What this means for business in Uzbekistan

For companies already using Bitrix24, or planning to implement it, both changes are worth factoring into budget and workflow planning for the coming months.

• Check who payments are currently registered to. If the license was renewed through a partner's account in 2025, the payment details and process will most likely change at the next renewal — it's worth confirming this with your integrator ahead of time to avoid missing the renewal deadline.
• Recalculate your cloud plan's expiration date. With the 14 bonus days gone, access may end slightly earlier than in previous years — especially if the company was used to relying on that two-week buffer.
• Consider Vibecode for internal tasks. Simple dashboards, reports, and calculators that were previously postponed due to a lack of development resources can now be assembled through a conversation with AI — a fast way to meet a department's local need without a lengthy request to a developer.
• Don't drop your partner for complex scenarios. Integration with 1C, non-standard business processes, access rights configuration, and portal security still require qualified support — the new licensing model simplifies the financial side but doesn't replace an integrator's expertise.
• Check what data the AI tools actually receive. Before rolling out Vibecode and CoPilot widely for work involving client data, review the portal's privacy settings and understand what information the neural network processes — especially if the CRM stores personal data or trade secrets.

It's also worth keeping in mind that changes like these on major SaaS platforms happen regularly, and the difference between "reading the news" and "applying it internally" usually determines whether a company runs into an unpleasant surprise at renewal time or sails through it unnoticed.

Conclusion

The "Vibecode" release shows where the business platform market is heading overall: routine work on building simple apps and reports is gradually shifting from developers to a conversation with AI right inside the work environment, while CoPilot takes on the role of a universal consultant for almost any situation. In parallel, the change to the licensing payment scheme since January 1, 2026 doesn't alter functionality but changes the financial mechanics — money and closing documents now flow directly from the vendor, while the partner focuses on the technical side of implementation. For business in Uzbekistan, the practical takeaway is simple: confirm the current payment scheme and renewal dates with your integrator, and take a look at the new AI tools as a way to handle local tasks faster without extra cost.