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Tidio vs Userlike

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Tidio

Live Chat

Customer service platform driven by live chat

From
$24.17/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Userlike

Live Chat

The leading GDPR-compliant customer messaging

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Userlike has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Tidio free tier limited to 50 billable conversations per month; exceeding this requires paid plan upgrade; Userlike userlike now operates as Lime Connect under Lime Technologies; the free plan is capped at 1 seat, 1 channel and 200 conversations
  • They diverge on capability: Tidio covers Chatbots, Userlike covers WhatsApp.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Tidio and Userlike actually diverge.

Attributes where Tidio and Userlike differ
AttributeTidioUserlike
Starting price$24.17/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsCloud-based SaaSWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20132011

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Live Chat).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Tidio

  • Chatbots
  • Visitor tracking
  • Email marketing
  • Mobile apps
  • Canned responses
  • Shopify
  • WordPress
  • Wix

Only in Userlike

  • WhatsApp
  • Facebook Messenger
  • SMS
  • Video calls
  • Chatbot
  • Slack
  • Pipedrive
  • HubSpot

Both cover

  • Live chat
  • GDPR
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Tidio

  • Live chat customer support across web and mobilenot Userlike
  • AI-powered customer service automation with Lyro AI Agentnot Userlike
  • Ticketing and conversation management for support teamsnot Userlike
  • Multi-agent support with team collaboration featuresnot Userlike

Userlike

  • Teams needing multilingual live chat with WhatsApp support who can tolerate a seat minimum on paid plansnot Tidio

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Tidio

  • Free tier limited to 50 billable conversations per month; exceeding this requires paid plan upgrade
  • Advanced analytics, user permissions, and macros excluded from Free and Starter tiers
  • Custom branding, multiproject, and department features only available in Plus tier ($300+/month)
  • Guaranteed AI resolution rates (50% minimum) only in Premium tier; Premium pricing requires contacting sales

Userlike

  • Userlike now operates as Lime Connect under Lime Technologies; the free plan is capped at 1 seat, 1 channel and 200 conversations
  • The Pro plan has a minimum of 3 seats and Enterprise a minimum of 5 seats, both priced per seat with Enterprise gated behind a custom quote
  • AI Agent, AI Copilot and Workflows are separately priced add-ons starting at 99 euros/month, 19 euros/month per seat and 50 euros/month respectively

Pricing, plan by plan

Tidio

$24.17/month
  • Starter$24.17/month
    • 100 billable conversations
    • 50 Lyro AI Agent conversations
    • 100 Flows visitors reached
  • Growth$49.17/month
    • 250+ billable conversations
    • Advanced analytics
    • User permissions
  • Plus$300/month
    • Custom billable conversations
    • Premium support
    • Dedicated Success Manager
  • Premium$null/custom
    • 3000+ Lyro AI conversations
    • Guaranteed 50% Lyro AI resolution rate
    • Pay-per-resolution billing option

Userlike

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 widget
    • 1 seat
    • Unlimited chats
  • Team$90/month
    • 4 widgets
    • 4 seats
    • WhatsApp
  • Corporate$290/month
    • 10 widgets
    • 10 seats
    • Analytics
  • Flex$undefined/month
    • Unlimited
    • Custom features
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Tidio if

  • You need chatbots.
  • You work on Cloud-based SaaS.
  • You also want visitor tracking.
Tidio review

Choose Userlike if

  • You need whatsapp.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want facebook messenger.
Userlike review

Questions people ask

Is Tidio or Userlike better?
Neither clearly leads. Tidio starts at $24.17/month and Userlike at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Tidio or Userlike?
Userlike has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $24.17/month for Tidio and Free for Userlike.
Does Tidio or Userlike run on more platforms?
Tidio runs on Cloud-based SaaS. Userlike runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Userlike for free?
Yes. Userlike has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Tidio starts at $24.17/month.
What is Tidio best used for?
Tidio is most often used for live chat customer support across web and mobile, ai-powered customer service automation with lyro ai agent, ticketing and conversation management for support teams, multi-agent support with team collaboration features. Of those, live chat customer support across web and mobile and ai-powered customer service automation with lyro ai agent are not what Userlike is typically brought in for.
What can Tidio do that Userlike cannot?
Tidio covers Chatbots, Visitor tracking, Email marketing, Mobile apps. Userlike covers WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, SMS, Video calls. Both handle Live chat, GDPR, Web support, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Tidio: What is the cheapest way to start with Tidio?

The Starter plan at $24.17/month (annual billing) includes 100 billable conversations, live chat, ticketing, and basic analytics. Annual billing provides 2 months free compared to monthly billing.

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Userlike: What does the free plan include?

The free plan includes 1 seat, 1 channel, and up to 200 conversations per month. It provides basic features like messenger customization, file sharing, and feedback collection.

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Tidio: Does Tidio offer a free trial?

Yes, Tidio provides a 7-day free trial that does not require a credit card and automatically downgrades to the free plan unless you upgrade after the trial ends.

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Userlike: What is the cost of the Pro plan and what does it offer?

The Pro plan costs 105 euros per month (or 87 euros per month if billed annually) with a minimum of 3 seats. It includes unlimited channels and conversations, live translation, video calls, basic API access, and analytics.

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Tidio: How much does Lyro AI Agent cost?

Lyro AI Agent is an add-on starting at $32.50/month for 50 conversations. It is available on all plans and can be added separately from the base subscription.

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Userlike: Is there a trial period before committing to a paid plan?

Yes, the platform offers a 14-day free trial of the Pro plan features. After the trial expires, accounts automatically downgrade to the Free plan unless upgraded.

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Tidio: What are Tidio's billable conversation limits?

Starter includes 100 billable conversations per month. Growth includes 250+. Plus and Premium have custom limits. Each plan tier includes conversations for the AI Agent feature separately.

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Userlike: What add-on costs are available?

Additional features can be added separately: Connect AI Agent from 99 euros per month, Connect AI Copilot from 19 euros per user per month, Workflows from 50 euros per month for 1,000 runs, and WhatsApp Campaigns from 20 euros per month plus Meta fees.

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Userlike: How does billing work on the Pro plan?

The Pro plan is billed monthly or annually, with annual billing offering a 20 percent discount. Unused conversations roll over to subsequent months within the same contract year.

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