Verified comparison

Tidio is an alternative
to Zoho Desk

$0/mo (Free) vs Zoho Desk at — covering 73% of the 11 compared capabilities.

Visit Tidio

Same job. Way less money.

Comparison scenario

Every cheaper-than claim is tied to a defined scenario — never a bare list price.

Scenario

single user, monthly billing · USD · prices as observed on official pricing pages.

Zoho Desk basis

plan at , the cheapest paid plan.

Tidio basis

Free: 0 USD/monthly.

The short version

We list 1 assessed alternative; Zoho Desk's own price is not verified yet, so no cheaper-than claim is made.

Capability comparison

Tidio covers 73% of the 11 capabilities compared against Zoho Desk. ✓ native · ◐ via integration · ✗ not found.

CapabilityTidioZoho Desk
Ticketing
Omnichannel inbox
Live chat & messaging
Knowledge base / help center
AI agents
AI copilot
CSAT surveys
Routing & assignment
Voice / telephony
Support automations
SLA management

What you give up

Capabilities Zoho Desk has that Tidio lacks.

  • Knowledge base / help centerPublish a self-serve help center for customers.
    Missing from Tidio.
  • Voice / telephonyHandle customer support calls by phone.
    Missing from Tidio.
  • SLA managementSet and track response-time targets for tickets.
    Missing from Tidio.

Plans & pricing, side by side

Advertised prices in USD as observed on the official pricing pages — per-seat and transaction-fee plans are marked.

Tidio
FreeFree
Starter$24.17/mo (billed yearly)
Growth$49.17/mo (billed yearly)
Plus$300/mo
PremiumContact sales
Zoho Desk
FreeFree
ExpressContact sales
StandardContact sales
ProfessionalContact sales
EnterpriseContact sales

Frequently asked

What does Tidio lack compared with Zoho Desk?

Knowledge base / help center, Voice / telephony, SLA management — 3 of the 11 compared capabilities.

When were these prices checked?

Zoho Desk: 2026-09-07; Tidio: 2026-09-07 — on the official pricing pages.

Sources & freshness

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