Tidio
Website chat with AI answers to common questions.
| Best for | Businesses with a website that gets visitors who never call. |
|---|---|
| Pricing | Free tier; paid for more volume |
| Free option | Free tier |
| Used for | Customer communication |
| Suits | Plumbers, Electricians, HVAC, Landscapers |
| Website | tidio.com |
What it does
Tidio puts a chat widget on your website that answers routine questions and captures contact details when you are unavailable. The free tier is usable, which makes it a low-risk way to stop losing visitors who will not pick up the phone. The AI needs some tuning, or it will confidently answer questions it should not.
Where the AI actually is
AI chatbot answers routine questions and captures contact details.
Pros
- Free tier is genuinely usable
- Easy to install on most site builders
- Captures leads outside business hours
Cons
- AI answers need tuning or they will guess wrong
Who it suits
Built with Plumbers, Electricians, HVAC, Landscapers in mind. Businesses with a website that gets visitors who never call.
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Prices shown are indicative as of September 2026 and change often. Always confirm on the vendor's own site.