| Audyense Score | 77ASStrong | 85ASExcellent |
| Positioning | AI helpdesk, live chat, and chatbots built for ecommerce | AI live chat and chatbot software for customer service and ecommerce |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud / SaaS | Cloud / SaaS |
| Best fit | Startup, SMB, Mid-market | Startup, SMB |
| Pricing plans | - Basic$26
- Pro$44
- Plus$62
- Starter$59
| - FreeFree
- Starter$24
- Growth$49
- Plus$300
- PremiumCustom pricing
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| AI features | PartialAI agent for chat/FAQ deflection with included resolutions per tier, but reviewers describe AI as relatively basic vs. larger rivals. | YesLyro AI agent plus AI Copilot; core to the product. |
| Automation & macros | YesWorkflow automation, response templates/macros, and chatbots available from the Basic tier. | YesMacros and ticketing automations from the Growth tier; visual Flows builder for automation. |
| CSAT & satisfaction surveys | PartialCustomer satisfaction ratings included on the Plus tier only. | PartialBasic satisfaction/feedback capture; not a robust dedicated CSAT survey suite. |
| Knowledge base & help center | YesPublic and internal FAQ/knowledge base embeddable in the chat widget; editor lacks native in-article image uploads. | PartialKnowledge base is used mainly to train the Lyro AI agent rather than a full standalone help-center product. |
| Live chat & messaging | YesCore feature; live chat with chatbots, proactive messages, screensharing, and in-chat video (higher tiers). | YesLive chat is Tidio's core feature, with no-code widget install. |
| Omnichannel support | YesUnifies email, live chat, social media, SMS/MMS, and VoIP/voice in one inbox. | YesUnifies web chat, email, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp in one inbox. |
| Public API | YesRe:amaze offers a REST API and webhooks for custom integrations. | YesOpenAPI access, available on Plus and higher tiers. |
| Reporting & dashboards | YesBasic reporting on all plans; advanced and staff-performance reporting on Pro/Plus. | PartialAnalytics dashboards exist but reviewers describe reporting as basic; advanced analytics gated to higher tiers. |
| Shared inbox & ticketing | YesCentral shared inbox is the product’s core; supports multiple brands on Pro and above. | YesShared multichannel inbox with ticketing and chat assignment. |
| SLA management | PartialOffers response workflows, shifts/vacation tracking, and staff performance reporting rather than dedicated formal SLA/escalation policy tooling. | NoNo dedicated SLA management; only enterprise Premium offers managed service and resolution guarantees. |
| Integrations verified | 30+ | 100+ |
| Aggregate rating | 4.6 · 192 reviews | 4.6 · 1.9k reviews |
| Integrations | ShopifyBigCommerceWooCommerceMagentoKlaviyoStripe+9 more | ShopifyWooCommerceWordPressWixBigCommerceFacebook Messenger+9 more |
| Security & compliance | SOC 2GDPRPCI DSSHIPAA | SOC 2GDPRCCPAPCI-DSS |
| Pros | - +Tight ecommerce integrations surface order, shipping, and customer history in-thread (G2/Shopify reviews)
- +Easy to set up and intuitive for new agents; strong cost-to-feature ratio (Capterra/Shopify)
- +Genuinely omnichannel: email, live chat, social, SMS, and voice in one inbox
- +Fast, competent customer support noted repeatedly by reviewers
| - +Fast, no-code setup and an intuitive dashboard; most teams are live in under an hour
- +Genuinely useful free plan that includes live chat, ticketing, channels, and a taste of AI
- +Strong Shopify/ecommerce fit with behavior triggers for cart recovery and product questions
- +Lyro AI agent and a visual Flows builder handle common questions and automation well
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| Cons | - −AI features and advanced automations are relatively basic vs. larger competitors (Capterra)
- −Live-chat backend/agent UI can feel clunky and occasionally breaks (Capterra/Shopify)
- −Knowledge-base editor lacks native image uploads, requiring external URLs (Capterra)
- −Costs climb with usage/resolutions and per-seat scaling; some feel price is high (Reddit/Shopify)
| - −Metered billing across billable conversations, Lyro conversations, and Flows visitors makes real monthly cost hard to predict
- −Only 50 one-off Lyro AI conversations are included, so heavy AI use requires paid add-ons that become the main cost driver
- −Large jump from the Growth tier to Plus with no true mid-market plan; bills can climb 2-3x the advertised price
- −Reporting and analytics are solid but basic, and the widget shows Tidio branding unless you pay extra
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