Convot vs Tidio

Tidio prices by conversation volume, from $29 a month.
Convot is the help desk for teams that run software, one inbox for every app.

Convot is a Tidio alternative for small software teams that run more than one app. It costs $49 a month for 1 app and 3 seats, with a help center, changelog, roadmap and status page for each app. As of 1 October 2026, Tidio Starter is $29 a month billed monthly, or $24.17 billed annually, for 100 billable conversations and 10 seats. Tidio is the better fit for online stores that want chatbot Flows, WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger, and 10 seats on Free, Starter and Growth.

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Short answer

Is Convot a good Tidio alternative?

Choose Convot over Tidio if you build software, run more than one app and want a separate help center and widget for each, plus a changelog, roadmap and status page. Convot costs $49 a month for 1 app and 3 seats. Tidio is the better choice for online stores that want chatbot Flows, social channels and 10 seats from $29 a month, billed monthly, for 100 conversations.

Tidio prices and plans last checked on Tidio's own pricing page, by Tarang Agarwal, Convot founder.

The honest take

When should you use each?

Tidio is a good fit when…

  • You run an online store and want chat, ecommerce automations and native Shopify actions (Growth and up)
  • You want WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger and email in one inbox, which Tidio lists on all plans
  • You want more seats for less: Free, Starter and Growth each include 10 seats
  • You want a visual Flows builder, free for 100 visitors reached

Convot wins when…

  • You build software (SaaS, Shopify or WordPress apps, mobile apps) and your customer is a user, not a shopper
  • You run several apps and want a separate widget, help center and settings for each; Tidio's widget shares one set of settings across all your sites
  • You want a built-in help center for each app; we did not find one in the feature list on Tidio's pricing page
  • You want AI at $0.20 per resolved conversation with Cove AI (paid plans); Lyro is $0.70 to $0.78 per conversation it handles billed monthly, or $0.65 billed annually
  • You want a changelog, roadmap with voting, status page and scheduling for each app in one platform
Side by side

Convot vs Tidio: what is different?

A direct comparison across the capabilities small teams running more than one app care about most.

Capability Tidio
Starting price $49 a month (1 app, 3 seats), billed monthly $29 a month billed monthly, $24.17 annually (Starter, 100 conversations, 10 seats)
What the price grows with Apps and seats: +$20 per app, +$10 per seat Billable conversations, billed monthly: Growth from $59 for 250, $179 for 1,000
Higher tiers 5 apps and 12 seats $149, unlimited apps and 20 seats $299 Growth to $349 for 2,000 conversations, Plus from $300 plus usage
Live chat widget ✓ ✓
Several apps or sites Widget, help center and settings per app, one inbox labeled by app One subscription on many sites, one shared widget setup
Help center / knowledge base One per app Not listed on Tidio's pricing page
WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger Not offered; live chat and email All plans
Visual chatbot builder AI replies, no flow builder Flows, free for 100 visitors reached, then from $29 billed monthly for 2,000
AI agent price $0.20 per resolved conversation (paid plans) Lyro, $39 for 50 conversations billed monthly
Changelog, roadmap, status page, scheduling ✓ Built-in Not listed on Tidio's pricing page
Free plan Free under $1k MRR: 1 app, 3 seats, no Cove AI 50 conversations a month, 10 seats, 50 Lyro conversations once

✓ = available, Partial = limited or plan-gated, No = not offered by Convot, or not found on the vendor's public pages. Tidio plans, prices and FAQ from tidio.com/pricing, checked 1 October 2026.

Why teams switch

What changes when you move to Convot

Built for software teams

Tidio leads with ecommerce features such as native Shopify actions on Growth and up. Convot is built for teams whose customers use their software, with a help center, changelog and roadmap per app.

A setup per app

Tidio can run on many sites under one subscription, but its FAQ says the widget shares all appearance and behavior settings across them. Each Convot app gets its own widget, help center and settings, and one inbox labels every conversation by app.

AI by resolution, not by conversation

Lyro costs $39 for 50 conversations billed monthly, about $0.78 each, and down to $0.65 billed annually. Cove AI is $0.20 per resolved conversation in which it replied, and can show the sources it answered from.

Priced by apps, not volume

Tidio plans step up with billable conversations, from 100 on Starter to 2,000 on Growth at $349 a month billed monthly. Convot plans are set by apps and seats, from $49 for 1 app to $299 for unlimited apps; Cove AI is the one usage-based line.

FAQ

Convot as a Tidio alternative

How much does Convot cost compared to Tidio?

Tidio Starter is $29 a month billed monthly, or $24.17 billed annually, for 100 billable conversations and 10 seats. Tidio Growth starts at $59 billed monthly for 250 conversations, and steps up to $179 for 1,000 and $349 for 2,000. A billable conversation is one where your team replies or starts the chat. Lyro AI is extra, $39 a month for 50 conversations billed monthly. Convot is free under $1,000 MRR, then $49 a month for 1 app and 3 seats, priced by apps and seats; Cove AI is $0.20 per resolved conversation in which it replied, on paid plans.

Can I migrate from Tidio to Convot?

Convot has no one-click Tidio importer. Crisp imports in one click, and Convot runs migrations from Intercom, Zendesk and Freshdesk for free. If you are moving from Tidio, talk to Convot before you switch so the team can plan it with you; see how migrations work at convot.io/migrate.

What does Convot do that Tidio doesn't?

Convot runs support for several apps from one inbox, with a widget, help center, changelog, roadmap and status page for each app, all on one bill priced by app count. For Shopify apps, it also shows each merchant's plan and MRR beside the conversation.

How much does Tidio cost?

Tidio costs from $0 to $349 a month on its Free, Starter and Growth plans, as checked on 1 October 2026. Free is $0 for 50 billable conversations a month. Starter is $29 a month billed monthly, or $24.17 billed annually, for 100 conversations. Growth runs from $59 for 250 conversations to $349 for 2,000, billed monthly. Plus starts at $300 a month plus usage, and Premium is sold through sales. Free, Starter and Growth include 10 seats. Lyro AI is billed separately, from $39 a month for 50 conversations. A billable conversation is one where your team replies or starts the chat. Tidio offers a 7-day free trial with no card.

What is the best Tidio alternative for SaaS?

For a SaaS or app team, Convot is a Tidio alternative built for software rather than stores. It gives each app its own widget, help center and settings, with every conversation in one inbox labeled by app, plus a changelog, roadmap and status page. It costs $49 a month for 1 app and 3 seats, and is free under $1,000 MRR. Tidio is the better pick if you run an online store and want chatbot Flows, WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger.

Is Convot cheaper than Tidio?

Not at the entry price. Tidio Starter is $29 a month billed monthly for 100 conversations and 10 seats, against $49 for Convot Starter with 1 app and 3 seats. Tidio's price rises with conversations: Growth is $59 for 250 and $179 for 1,000, billed monthly, as checked on 1 October 2026. Convot's rises with apps and seats instead. With 10 seats, 1 app on Convot is $119 a month ($49 plus 7 extra seats at $10), against $29 on Tidio Starter.

How much does Tidio Lyro cost?

As of 1 October 2026, Tidio Lyro AI costs $39 a month for 50 conversations billed monthly, which is $0.78 each, falling to $700 for 1,000, or $0.70 each. Billed annually it starts at $32.50 for 50, or $0.65 each. Lyro is charged on top of the Tidio plan, per conversation it handles, not per resolution. The free plan includes 50 Lyro conversations once. Convot's Cove AI is $0.20 per resolved conversation in which it replied, on paid plans.

Can I use Tidio on multiple websites?

Yes. Tidio's pricing FAQ says you can add Tidio to multiple sites and stores, but the live chat widget shares all appearance and behavior settings across them. Convot gives each app its own widget, help center and AI knowledge, with conversations from every app in one inbox, labeled by app.

Does Tidio have a help center?

Tidio's pricing page, checked on 1 October 2026, does not list a help center or knowledge base among its plan features. Convot includes a help center for each app on every plan, which Cove AI also answers from.

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