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Crisp vs Tidio

Crisp and Tidio side by side, from the same structured data our advisor scores against. Where we have no verified information the table says so.

ToolCrispTidio
PriceFrom $45/monthFrom $24.17/month$241.68/year billed annually
Free planFree planFree plan
Best for
  • Startups that need a multi-channel inbox on a budget
  • Teams wanting live chat, chatbot, and email in one place
  • Small teams starting with a free plan
  • Small businesses that need a chatbot on their website without technical setup
  • Ecommerce teams handling order and returns questions
  • Teams starting on a free plan before scaling
Ease of useUsable by beginnersUsable by beginners
Key features
  • Live chat widget
  • Shared team inbox
  • Chatbot flow builder
  • Knowledge base articles
  • Co-browsing for support sessions
  • Lyro AI chatbot trained on your support content
  • Live chat widget
  • Email support management
  • Visitor tracking
  • Canned responses and automation
IntegrationsWordPress, Slack, Zapier, Shopify, SegmentShopify, WordPress, Wix, Zapier, Klaviyo, Mailchimp
APIAvailableAvailable
Skill levelBeginner, IntermediateBeginner, Intermediate
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, WindowsWeb, iOS, Android
Main advantages
  • Free plan includes basic chat for two agents
  • Multi-channel inbox covers many support channels
  • Co-browsing differentiates it for complex technical support
  • Free plan to get started
  • Quick installation on common website platforms
  • AI chatbot handles FAQs without extra configuration
Main disadvantages
  • Chatbot features require a paid plan
  • Reporting is limited compared to dedicated help desks
  • AI conversation limits are low on cheaper plans
  • Reporting is limited compared to enterprise help desks
Data checkedChecked October 4, 2026Checked October 4, 2026
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Which one to choose

Choose Crisp if

  • Startups that need a multi-channel inbox on a budget
  • Teams wanting live chat, chatbot, and email in one place
  • Small teams starting with a free plan

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Choose Tidio if

  • Small businesses that need a chatbot on their website without technical setup
  • Ecommerce teams handling order and returns questions
  • Teams starting on a free plan before scaling

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