The High-Performance Alternative to Tidio in 2026
Never Cut Off a Live Customer.
Never Cut Off a Live Customer.
Zero Conversation Quotas or Overage Penalties.
Tidio Starter cuts off your chat widget after only 100 conversations per month, and Growth limits you to 250 chats. ZestChat never cuts off your live customers or charges surprise per-conversation overages.
ZestChat vs Tidio: Direct Comparison
| Criteria | Tidio | ZestChat |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Conversation Quota | 100 (Starter) / 250 (Growth) | Uncapped Live Chat Conversations |
| Overage Penalty | $0.20 – $0.24 per conversation | $0 (Never holds chats hostage) |
| AI Chatbot Overages | $0.78 / chat (Lyro AI) | $0.015 / resolution on Growth |
| Bundle Size | 178.4 kB (16 HTTP requests) | 11.8 kB (2 HTTP requests) |
| Team Seats Allowed | 3 seats (Starter) / 5 seats (Growth) | Unlimited seats on all tiers |
1-Click Migration from Tidio
Export your Tidio contacts and quick responses. Import them directly into ZestChat with zero setup friction.
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