Tidio

tidio.com
Customer Support
1-2 Weeks

AI Customer Service Agent, Customer Support Software

How to Replace Tidio

Overview

Tidio is a complete customer service platform that combines AI and human support to automate up to 67% of conversations while maintaining customer trust and authenticity. It includes Lyro AI Agent for intelligent customer interactions, Live Chat for real-time support, Ticketing for organized workflows, and Flows for automated conversions. The platform helps teams scale customer service without sacrificing quality or the human touch.

Features

143 features across 19 categories

AI(18)

Advanced CopilotAIPremium

Advanced AI Copilot for response suggestions

AI Reply AssistantAI

Turn basic answers into professional-looking ones with GPT-4 technology

AI-driven Email ResolutionsAI

Lyro AI scans incoming emails and solves common problems automatically

Copilot AI Reply AssistantAI

Free Chrome extension that provides AI-powered response suggestions inside existing help desk tools using GPT-4 technology

FAQ ScraperAI

Automatically scrape FAQs from your website

FAQ UploadAI

Upload FAQ documents to feed Lyro AI

Guaranteed Resolution RateAIPremium

Guaranteed 50% Lyro AI resolution rate with pay-per-resolution billing

Human HandoffAI

Seamless handoff from AI to human agents with customizable communication style

Import Zendesk ArticlesAI

Import articles from Zendesk to Lyro knowledge base

Instant UpdatesAI

Update Lyro AI knowledge base so it adapts responses based on new data instantly

Knowledge-based ResponsesAI

Lyro responds based on knowledge base content

Lyro AI AgentAI

AI agent that solves up to 67% of customer problems automatically by understanding context and providing personalized responses based on verified data sources

Lyro AI as Managed ServiceAIPremium

Lyro AI deployment as a fully managed service

Lyro PlaygroundAI

See how Lyro responds to customer questions based on shared data and update knowledge base accordingly

Lyro Smart ActionsAI

Lyro AI can handle tasks like order updates or lead qualification and integrate with external systems to take real-time action

Multiple Data SourcesAI

Update Lyro AI information using multiple sources in different formats such as links, PDF files, and manual entries

Smart RedirectionsAI

Lyro AI Agent redirects customers asking for information outside its knowledge to the support department

Website ScraperAI

Automatically scrape website content for Lyro knowledge base

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Analytics(19)

Advanced AnalyticsPremium

Advanced analytics with user permissions and detailed insights

AI Insights & CSATAIPremium

Advanced AI insights and CSAT tracking

Automated Satisfaction Survey

Automatically send satisfaction surveys after conversations

Basic Analytics

Basic analytics dashboard for tracking conversations and support metrics

Channel Performance Analytics

See how each communication channel performs

Conversation Metrics

Track crucial support KPIs including number of conversations, missed conversations, first response time, and time to close

Custom AnalyticsPremium

Custom analytics dashboards and reports

Customer Satisfaction Measurement

Collect feedback and assess the quality of customer service with CSAT surveys

Data Comparisons

Generate charts to analyze and compare data across different time periods

Flows Performance Analytics

Assess the performance of automation Flows

Improvement Suggestions

Get advice on how to improve specific metrics

Leads Tracking

See how many leads you collected with Tidio

Live Visitor List

See all website visitors and pages they're browsing in real-time

Missed Questions

Get a list of questions Lyro AI didn't answer so you can update its knowledge base

Operator Performance Analytics

Evaluate team performance and filter data by operator

Post Communication Surveys

Collect customer feedback after chat ends

Sales Analytics

Determine the contribution Tidio made to your sales value

Satisfaction Rate Analytics

Uncover insights on CSAT using customer ratings

Smart Ticket Views

See how team tackles various subjects and track specific topics for insights

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Apps(2)

Desktop App

Native desktop application for macOS and Windows

Mobile App

Native mobile applications for iOS and Android

Automation(18)

Auto Solve Tickets

Automatically solve tickets when they're done

Automated Conversation Solving

Automatically resolve conversations based on predefined rules

Automated Ticket Routing

Automatically route tickets to the right department

Automatic Chat Assignment

Automatically direct new chats to available operators to speed up response time

Automatic Reply

Set automatic replies for when team is unavailable

Busy Operator Response Flows

Send pre-designed conversation Flows when no agents are available

FAQ Flows Templates

Pre-built templates for FAQ-focused Flows

Flows

No-code automation paths that trigger at crucial moments in the customer journey to boost lead generation and sales

Flows in Live Conversations

Create Flows and use them to save time during client conversations

Mobile-specific Actions

Activate different automation paths for mobile users

Offline Auto-reply

Automatic replies when team is offline

Reassign with Flows

Allow users to choose the department they want to contact via conversation Flows

Sales Flows Templates

Pre-built templates for sales-focused Flows

Scroll Percentage Trigger

Automatically perform specific actions when visitor reaches certain page scroll depth

Ticket Workflows

Automate repetitive support actions like closing tickets without customer response

Ticketing AutomationsPremium

Automate ticket workflows and management

Visual Automation Builder

Intuitive drag-and-drop Flows builder for creating custom automations without coding

Visual Flows Builder

Drag-and-drop builder for creating Flows visually

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

CRM(2)

Tags and Contact Properties

Add tags and contact details to customer profiles for personalized conversations

Visitor Notes

Add notes to visitor profiles for team collaboration

Also in: monday.com, Setmore, HubSpot

Communication(17)

Chat Page

Send customers to a dedicated chat window instead of talking through the widget

Email Integration

Native integration with multiple email providers

Email Management System

Centralized email management from Tidio dashboard

Email Support

Connect multiple email inboxes to Tidio for centralized email management

File Attachments

Send supported files including jpg, jpeg, png, txt, rtf, xlsx, docx, pdf, gif, and videos

Larger AttachmentsPremium

Support for larger file attachments

Live Chat

Lightweight live chat widget offering a clear route for customer questions and providing immediate answers

Live Typing

Preview what users write before they send and prepare your answer faster

Live Video Calls

Enable live video calling with customers

Messenger Integration

Native integration with Facebook Messenger

Messenger Support

Use Live Chat and Flows to communicate with clients on Messenger

Multichannel SupportAI

Lyro AI Agent answers customers across live chat, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger

Offline Message

Inform customers when unavailable and collect email addresses for later contact

Read Receipt

See if the visitor read your messages

Transfer to Operator

Send pre-configured, translatable messages asking customers for human support

WhatsApp Integration

Native integration with WhatsApp messaging

WhatsApp Support

Offer instant 24/7 support on WhatsApp with conversation Flows

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Customization(9)

Background Color and Picture Customization

Set custom colors and profile pictures for widget

Chat Visibility Settings

Set different visibility options per device and site

Custom AI Name

Change Lyro AI Agent's name to suit your brand and messaging

Custom BrandingPremium

Remove Tidio branding and customize with your own

Offline Widget Visibility

Turn widget on or off based on working hours

Remove Tidio BrandingPremium

Hide the Tidio logo from live chat widget

Script Templates

Script templates help adjust widget configuration

Welcome Screen Customization

Customize the message users see when opening chat

Widget Position

Position Tidio widget on right or left side of screen

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Data Collection(2)

Data Collection via Flows

Automatically collect contact details from customers

Pre-chat Survey

Collect customer contact data before the chat starts

Also in: Insider CDP, Lytics, monday.com

E-commerce(11)

40+ E-commerce Templates

Plug-and-play Flows scenarios to help engage users and increase sales

Abandoned Cart Recovery

Convince cart abandoners to complete purchases by sending automated discounts

Delivery Zone Check

Allow clients to check available order zones via Flows

Discount Offering

Send customers custom coupon codes without leaving the chat

Lyro Product RecommendationAI

Lyro can recommend products from your catalog

Native Shopify Actions

Native integration with Shopify for order management

Order History

Check what clients ordered in the past for personalized advice

Order Management

Cancel orders, change shipping addresses, and offer refunds from chat window

Product RecommendationsAI

Lyro connects to store inventory and pulls product catalog in real-time to provide accurate recommendations

Product Recommendations

Suggest specific products directly from the chat window

Shopping Cart Preview

See what clients have in their carts in real time for tailored advice

Integration(6)

100MB File UploadAI

Support for 100MB file uploads to Lyro

API Documentation

Allow developers to connect to Tidio via API

App Integrations

Integrations with 120+ third-party apps and tools

Lyro ConnectAI

Connect Lyro to external systems and data sources

Mobile SDKPremium

Mobile SDK for custom mobile integrations

OpenAPIPremium

Access to OpenAPI for custom integrations

Integrations(1)

Third-party Platform Connection

Use Flows to send data to third-party tools

Localization(2)

Multilanguage SupportAI

Lyro AI Agent uses support content to answer customers in dozens of languages including English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and German

Multilanguage Widget

Add multiple languages to widget with automatic display based on visitor's browser language

Management(9)

Chat Transcripts

Save transcripts for records or send them to clients via email

Conversation Control

Track Lyro AI conversations in real-time and jump in to take over conversations whenever needed

Custom LimitsPremium

Custom conversation and quota limits

Department Grouping

Split operators into multiple departments

DepartmentsPremium

Organize teams into departments

MultiprojectPremium

Manage multiple projects from one account

Operating Hours

Set working hours and let visitors know when they can find you online

Spam Management

Mark unimportant messages as spam to keep inbox clutter-free

Track Operator Tickets

Oversee your team's tickets to assess work and ensure consistency

Notification(1)

Personal Notifications

Notify specific operators about tickets they're managing

Productivity(1)

Macros

Create a library of common answers and reply in seconds

Security(6)

Ban Users

Block users from accessing the widget based on their IP address

CompliancePremium

Enterprise compliance features and certifications

SSOPremium

Single Sign-On for enterprise security

Super Admin RolePremium

Super admin access level for account management

User Permissions

Limit operator access to selected sections/features of Tidio panel

User Permissions Management

Control which team members access specific features

Social Media(3)

Facebook and Instagram Comments

Manage Facebook and Instagram comments from Tidio inbox

Instagram Direct Messages

Reply to Instagram DMs and Story reactions manually or using automated Flows

Instagram Integration

Native integration with Instagram DMs and comments

Support(9)

Account ReviewsPremium

Get reports on account setup and actionable insights to improve support

Dedicated Customer Success ManagerPremium

Dedicated manager recommends scenarios, highlights optimization opportunities, and helps maximize subscription

Dedicated Implementation SpecialistPremium

Implementation team helps set up solution and connect with third-party business apps

Email Support Channel

Connect with support team over email available 24h/day Mon-Fri

Flows Building AssistancePremium

Consult with specialists to create Flows scenarios tailored to website

Live Chat Support

Contact support via live chat with average response time of 1 minute, available 24h/day Mon-Fri

Live Chat SupportPremium

Premium tier support over live chat

Slack SupportPremium

Support via Slack messaging

Training SessionsPremium

Learn how to use Tidio directly from specialists

Ticketing(7)

Advanced Ticket Filtering

Create custom filters to manage tickets with ease

Create Tickets from Chats and Emails

Turn chats and emails into tickets for easier context understanding

Switch Ticket Ownership

Change a ticket's ownership whenever needed

Ticket Priorities

Set different priority levels to highlight a ticket's urgency

Ticket Tags

Use tags to organize your tickets

Ticketing SystemAI

Smart AI-powered ticketing system to manage, assign, prioritize, and reply to customer requests

Tickets History

Store all tickets in one place for easy access

Pricing

Free

Free
  • 50 billable conversations
  • 50 Lyro AI conversations (one-off, lifetime)
  • 100 Flows visitors reached (lifetime)
  • Live chat & ticketing
  • Basic analytics
  • Live visitors list
  • Operating hours
  • 1 free Lyro action
  • 100 visitors reached via Flows (lifetime, one-time)

Starter

$24.17/mo (billed annually: $17.29/mo)
  • 100 billable conversations
  • 7-day free trial
  • Live chat & ticketing
  • Live visitors list
  • Operating hours
  • Basic analytics
  • Live chat channels
  • Tidio AI reply assistant

Growth

Popular
Starts at $49.17/mo
  • 250+ billable conversations
  • 7-day free trial
  • Everything in Starter plus:
  • Advanced analytics
  • User permissions
  • Automatic chat assignment
  • Automatic reply
  • Live typing
  • Viewed pages history
  • Macros

Plus

Starts at $749/mo
  • Custom billable conversations
  • For teams to maximize efficiency
  • Everything in Growth plus:
  • Departments
  • Multiproject
  • Custom branding
  • Ticketing automations
  • Live chat support
  • Dedicated Success Manager
  • OpenAPI
  • Custom limits
  • Custom number of seats
  • Larger attachments

Premium

Contact for pricing
  • Custom billable conversations
  • Guaranteed 50% Lyro AI resolution rate
  • Pay-per-resolution billing
  • Everything in Plus plus:
  • From 3,000 Lyro AI conversations
  • Mobile SDK
  • AI insights & CSAT
  • Super admin role
  • Custom analytics
  • Advanced Copilot
  • Lyro AI as managed service
  • Slack support
  • Compliance
  • SSO

Lyro AI Agent

Starts at $32.50/mo
  • From 50 Lyro AI conversations
  • 7-day free trial
  • Solve up to 67% of customer problems
  • Human handoff
  • Customizable communication style
  • Knowledge-based responses
  • Available as standalone product
  • Calculate savings

Flows

Starts at $24.17/mo
  • From 2,000 visitors reached
  • 7-day free trial
  • Increase conversions by 26%
  • Collect data
  • Quote request
  • Handle missed conversations
  • Available as standalone product

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Tidio

Monthly$24.17/mo
Yearly$290/yr
5-Year Total$1.5k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~21 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyModerate

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $50
SaaS
$290
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $150
SaaS
$870
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $250
SaaS
$1.5k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 143 features at moderate complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Tidio alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 143 features.

Buy Tidio

Better Value
Monthly cost$241.7/mo
3-year total$8,701.2
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$180,000
Maintenance$2,700/mo
3-year total$277,200
Dev time~15 months

Buying Tidio saves ~$268,498.8 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 143 features and a BuildScore of 3/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

17 known integrations