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Tidio

Live chat and AI support built for small business budgets

4.3 Customer Support
4.3 Very good 4.3
Accessible, transparent pricing unlike most enterprise-only competitors Less suited to large-scale enterprise support volume
Listed by Challenging Voice · Updated Jul 2026 How we rate
PricingFree
Free planYes
CompanyTidio Ltd.
PlatformsWeb
CategoryCustomer Support
Founded2013
Last reviewedJun 2026
UpdatedJul 2026

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Overview

Tidio, founded in 2013, targets small businesses and online stores rather than large enterprises, combining live chat, a shared inbox, and Lyro, its AI chatbot product, into one accessible platform with genuinely published, self-serve pricing in a category where most competitors require an enterprise sales call.

That accessibility extends to setup: a small business can install Tidio's chat widget and configure Lyro to answer common questions from existing store content within a short setup window, without the implementation timelines enterprise platforms usually require. E-commerce-specific features, order status lookups and product questions, cover common small online store needs directly.

A free tier covers basic use, and paid plans scale up from there based on conversation volume and features. For a small business or online store specifically that wants AI-powered support without enterprise pricing or an implementation project, Tidio's accessible, self-serve design fits that scale far more directly than the enterprise-only platforms dominating this category.

Key features

  • Live chat, shared inbox, and Lyro AI chatbot in one platform
  • Genuinely published, self-serve pricing
  • E-commerce-specific features like order status lookups
  • Free tier for basic use
  • Fast setup without an enterprise implementation project
  • Built for small businesses and online stores

Screenshots & demo

Demo video

Screenshots

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Pricing

Free
Free
  • Live chat basics
  • Limited monthly conversations
  • Shared inbox
  • Basic chatbot flows
Starter
$29/mo
  • More conversations
  • Analytics dashboard
  • Email support
  • Core integrations
Growth
$59/mo
  • Higher conversation limits
  • Advanced automation
  • More integrations
  • Expanded analytics

Is Tidio expensive?

Tidio has no advertised paid tier. Among the 63 priced tools we list in Customer Support, the median entry price is $34 a month.

22% of Customer Support tools in the directory offer a free tier, and this is one of them.

Compared against every priced listing in Customer Support, recalculated as the catalogue changes. Method and the full market breakdown are in our AI tool pricing study.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Accessible, transparent pricing unlike most enterprise-only competitors
  • Fast setup without a lengthy implementation process
  • E-commerce features suit small online store needs directly
  • Free tier available to start immediately

Cons

  • Less suited to large-scale enterprise support volume
  • Fewer advanced workflow and compliance features than enterprise platforms
  • AI capabilities are less sophisticated than purpose-built enterprise agent platforms

How it compares

ToolRatingFreeFromBest known for
Tidio (this tool)4.3YesFreeLive chat, shared inbox, and Lyro AI chatbot in one platform
Crisp4.4Yes$45/moMultichannel shared team inbox (chat, email, and more)
Chatbase4.2Yes$19/moFully self-serve, no enterprise sales process required
Whelp4.1Yes$29/moAI Agents trained on FAQs, policies and catalog

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Frequently asked questions

Featured in our guides

What is Tidio?
Tidio, founded in 2013, targets small businesses and online stores rather than large enterprises, combining live chat, a shared inbox, and Lyro, its AI chatbot product, into one accessible platform with genuinely published, self-serve pricing in a category where most competitors require an enterprise sales call.
Is Tidio free?
Yes, Tidio offers a free plan. Paid plans unlock more features and higher usage limits.
How much does Tidio cost?
Tidio plans: Free Free; Starter $29/mo; Growth $59/mo.
What are the best Tidio alternatives?
The closest matches in the directory are Crisp, Chatbase, and Whelp, compared side by side above.

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