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Cody by MeetcodyMost similar to Ivy.ai in what it does, its category and its price.
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ChatlingHas a free plan, rated 3.9 out of 5. Ivy.ai has none.
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RibboRated 3.7 out of 5 in our review, against 3.8 for Ivy.ai.
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At a glance
Green means better than Ivy.ai, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ivy.aiBaseline | 3.8 | Not listed | No | Higher-education AI assistant, now combined with Ocelot as Gravyty's Ivy & Ocelot platform. | |
| Cody by Meetcody | 4.0+0.2 | $29/mo | YesIvy.ai has none | Cody trains an AI employee on a company's documents, websites, and files so it can answer staff and customer questions with cited sources. | vs Ivy.ai |
 Knowbo | 3.6−0.2 | Not listed | No | Creates a support chatbot trained on an existing website or knowledge base. | vs Ivy.ai |
| Ribbo | 3.7−0.1 | Free | YesIvy.ai has none | Trains a support chatbot on your own docs and embeds it on your site. | vs Ivy.ai |
| Chatling | 3.9+0.1 | $25/mo | YesIvy.ai has none | No-code AI customer service agent trained on company content, deployable across web, WhatsApp, and Instagram. | vs Ivy.ai |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Ivy.ai.
Cody by Meetcody
4.0$29/mo
vs Ivy.ai+0.2Free plan
Cody trains an AI employee on a company's documents, websites, and files so it can answer staff and customer questions with cited sources.
- Knowledge base built from uploaded files or crawled websites
- Source citations attached to every answer
- Website chat widget and Slack deployment
Answers cite their source document, reducing hallucinated claims
Shares a name with unrelated AI tools, including Sourcegraph's coding assistant, risking confusion
Knowbo
3.6Not listed
vs Ivy.ai−0.2
Creates a support chatbot trained on an existing website or knowledge base.
- Chatbot trained on an existing website
- Knowledge base ingestion
- No content rewriting required
Uses content you already have rather than requiring a rewrite
Paid with no free tier to evaluate
Ribbo
3.7Free
vs Ivy.ai−0.1Free plan
Trains a support chatbot on your own docs and embeds it on your site.
- Agent trained directly on your existing documentation
- Embeddable widget matching your own branding
- Answers grounded in your content rather than general knowledge
Uses documentation you already maintain
Answer accuracy is capped by documentation quality
Chatling
3.9$25/mo
vs Ivy.ai+0.1Free plan
No-code AI customer service agent trained on company content, deployable across web, WhatsApp, and Instagram.
- No-code visual builder for structured and AI-driven conversation flows
- Multi-model support across GPT-4 and Claude
- Deployment across web, WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, and Messenger
Free plan includes two chatbots and a functioning visual builder, not a limited demo
AI credit allowances can run out fast on high-traffic accounts
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Ivy.ai free?
Ivy.ai does not list a free plan. Check its pricing page for current plans.
What is the best free alternative to Ivy.ai?
Cody by Meetcody is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.0 out of 5). Other free options: Chatling, Ribbo.
What is the cheapest alternative to Ivy.ai?
Among paid plans, Chatling has the lowest starting price (from $25/mo). If you need it free, start with Cody by Meetcody.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.