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7.2 / 10

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OPENNESS 8/10API 2/3 · Export 2/3 · Contract 2/2 · Integrations 2/2

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Your data

You can export a single chat transcript to a CSV file from the conversation menu. tidio.com, checked 28 Sept 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Contract

Plans are billed monthly or annually, and you can upgrade or downgrade at any time, effective at the next billing cycle. tidio.com, checked 28 Sept 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Connections

Zapier lists a Tidio integration. zapier.com, checked 28 Sept 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Tidio runs its own integrations directory with a search feature across categories like CRM, analytics and e-commerce. tidio.com, checked 28 Sept 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Openness note

API on Plus and Premium plans. Single-transcript CSV export. Monthly or annual billing, change plans any time. On Zapier. Own integrations directory.

What it does

Tidio is best for small e-commerce businesses and online retailers who want to handle customer questions faster without hiring more staff. It combines live chat, a help desk, and an AI agent called Lyro into one platform. You can answer customers in real time or let Lyro handle common questions automatically, even when your team is offline. It connects with Shopify, WordPress, HubSpot, and 120+ other tools you may already use.

Strengths

Generous free tier with 50 lifetime AI conversations to test before paying
Lyro AI trains directly from your website and FAQ content with no coding needed
Strong Shopify and e-commerce integrations out of the box
All-in-one platform covering live chat, ticketing, and AI in one workspace
Resolution rate guarantee on Premium plan reduces risk for high-volume users

Weaknesses

Pricing scales by conversation volume, so costs can rise fast for busy stores
Plus plan jumps to $749/mo, a steep increase from the Growth tier for growing teams
Advanced features like custom branding and ticketing automations are locked behind higher tiers
AI conversation limits on lower plans may feel restrictive during peak seasons

Key features

Live chat and ticketing system so your team can manage all customer conversations in one place
Lyro AI Agent answers common customer questions automatically, handling many conversations without human help
No-code Flows let you set up automated messages that capture leads or guide shoppers at key moments
Connects with Shopify, WordPress, Mailchimp, HubSpot, Zapier, and 120+ other tools
Built-in analytics show how your support team and AI agent are performing
Works across live chat, email, and ticketing channels from a single dashboard

AI features

Lyro AI Agent uses machine learning to read your FAQs and website content, then answers customer questions in a conversational way without human input. It can handle context across a conversation, match your brand voice, and hand off to a human agent when a question is too complex.

STOA verdict

Tidio is a strong pick for small e-commerce shops that get a steady stream of repetitive customer questions and want to reduce response time without adding headcount. The biggest pro is Lyro AI, which can genuinely deflect a large share of support tickets once it is trained on your content. The main downside is that costs can climb quickly as your conversation volume grows, so you will want to watch your monthly usage closely.