AI Chatbots & Assistants
Tidio
Live chat and AI chatbot widget built for small business customer support and sales.
Free tierweb
What it does
Tidio combines live chat, email, and an AI chatbot (Lyro) into one widget for websites, aimed at small businesses handling customer support and sales conversations, with a free plan covering the basics.
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Free tier reality
Free plan includes live chat and a limited number of AI chatbot conversations per month.
Key features
- Website live chat widget
- AI chatbot (Lyro) for automated replies
- Multichannel inbox (email, chat, social)
- Pre-built response flows
Best for
- Small businesses adding AI-assisted live chat to their site
- Automating common customer support questions
Alternatives
ChatGPT
The original mainstream AI chatbot, from the company that kicked off the current AI boom.
Claude
Anthropic's conversational AI, known for long-context reasoning and careful, well-structured answers.
Gemini
Google's assistant, built into Search, Workspace, and its own standalone app.
Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft's free AI chat assistant, built on OpenAI's models and woven into Windows, Edge, and Bing.
Tidio FAQ
Questions about this tool
Is Tidio free?
Yes — Free plan includes live chat and a limited number of AI chatbot conversations per month.
What is Tidio best for?
Small businesses adding AI-assisted live chat to their site Automating common customer support questions
What platforms does Tidio run on?
Tidio is available on: web.