respond.io vs Tidio

REvsTI
Two Support tools side by side: what each does, what it costs and who it suits.

The verdict

On the data we hold, it's close: neither pulls ahead on features, a free plan or AI access. The choice comes down to how you work.

What the data says
  • Both have a free plan, so you can try each before you pay.
  • Tidio starts lower, at $24.17/mo against $79/mo.
  • Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
  • In our Support ranking, respond.io places 8 and Tidio 9 of 16.

Side by side

respond.io and Tidio compared
At a glance
Starts at$79/mo$24.17/mo
Free planYesYes
APIYesYes
MCP serverYesYes
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Plans and pricing

RE

respond.io

  • StarterSmall teams starting managed conversations$99/mo
  • GrowthScaling sales and marketing automation$199/mo
  • AdvancedMature teams needing deeper integrations$349/mo
TI

Tidio

  • FreeTesting basic chat and ticketingFree
  • StarterSolo operators with low volume$29/mo
  • GrowthGrowing teams needing automation$59/mo
  • PlusAdvanced teams with API needs$300/mo

Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.

Who each is for

RE

Choose respond.io if…

We haven't written up who respond.io suits yet.
TI

Choose Tidio if…

We haven't written up who Tidio suits yet.

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