Tidio vs. Freshdesk
The Smarter, More Intuitive Alternative to Freshdesk
Businesses prefer Tidio for its simpler setup, superior AI capabilities, and more responsive support—without the complexity that slows teams down.
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4.7
1769+ G2 reviews
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4.4
3545+ G2 Reviews
Tidio wins where it matters — G2 says it all
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Superior (core feature)
Basic functionality
Excellent
Limited
Quick and easy
Complex, requires learning
Straightforward
Complex
Why businesses choose Tidio over Freshdesk
Unlike Freshdesk's complex administration setup that users report having to 'relearn many times,' Tidio provides a unified experience that's consistently easy to navigate for all team members.
Find out why businesses love Tidio
Kristy W.
Business Owner
Great way to communicate with customers
It's a great way to immediately answer your customers questions to not lose the sale. People want quick answers these days and this is the way to do it.
Christopher W.
Business Owner
Exactly what I was looking for
Implementation was a breeze, and the ability to add specific site info to the knowledge base without having to create specific questions was an unexpected time saver. I have just implemented Tidio and look forward to growing my business and assisting my customers by offering customer support at all times.
Devesh T.
Technical Lead
Works great with AI integration
Tidio is very easy to operate. Lyro AI handles most of support itselves and if AI is not able to handle, user also have an option to talk to a person directly.
Shabbir Y.
Software Developer
Great tool for handling customer chats
Earlier, we struggled to respond quickly to multiple inquiries, but now, the chatbot handles most basic questions, saving us time and letting us focus on complex issues. It’s also helping us engage visitors better and turn them into customers, which is great for sales.
Thomas N.
Founder
Lyro relieves support inquiries and helps customers quickly and easily!
Adding knowledge is very simple, either through an FAQ on one's own website or manually through self-entered questions. The design of the interface is intuitive and easy to understand.
Kayela J.
Marketing Expert
Top-notch platform
Lyro, the AI agent, is also super helpful. I am always concerned that visitors will get stuck in an infinite loop when chatting with AI, especially for those hard-to-answer questions. But, the bot has a built-in feature to push queries like this directly to a live agent. Its ability to crawl our site's content to create a knowledge base took away much of my skepticism regarding the setup of this feature.
Omar C.
Website Manager
Awesome!
The best thing is their Lyro AI Agent. I absolutely love how they are managing it and I cannot wait for new things to try out! It's also easy to integrate, use, and implementate. Their customer support is amazing and I love that you can use it as frequently as you want! It is highly customizable.
Marina F.
Founder
Great app for my Shopify store
The Lyro chat is amazing. You can teach Lyro to answer the questions that customers might have.
Jeffrey L.
Managing Member
Lyro answers queries amazingly well
Adding information into the chatbot system is quite easy and it understands the info really well and provides well tailored answers.
Caio B.
Business Owner
Amazing experience at Tidio
Tidio is a platform that helps me integrate and communicate with all my company social networks in one place, so it helps me save time and makes communication easier.
Dave H.
Business Owner
Tidio is powerful and easy to install
Looks great, works perfectly. It's AI reads my sites pages, and uses my pages data to answer questions. I can personally chat with visitors too. Highly recommend!
Khawar K.
Deputy Director
Excellent platform to interact with your customers!
Tidio is a completely automated platform and helps generates leads in very less time. The best thing is it saves a lot of time and we can concentrate on other tasks easily. Highly recommended.
Mark W.
Director
Exceptional AI agent with outstanding support!
I’ve used a chat service on my website for years, but I recently started looking for a vendor with AI-enabled chat capabilities. After trying three different trials, Tidio was by far the best.
Kristy W.
Business Owner
Great way to communicate with customers
It's a great way to immediately answer your customers questions to not lose the sale. People want quick answers these days and this is the way to do it.
Christopher W.
Business Owner
Exactly what I was looking for
Implementation was a breeze, and the ability to add specific site info to the knowledge base without having to create specific questions was an unexpected time saver. I have just implemented Tidio and look forward to growing my business and assisting my customers by offering customer support at all times.
Devesh T.
Technical Lead
Works great with AI integration
Tidio is very easy to operate. Lyro AI handles most of support itselves and if AI is not able to handle, user also have an option to talk to a person directly.
Shabbir Y.
Software Developer
Great tool for handling customer chats
Earlier, we struggled to respond quickly to multiple inquiries, but now, the chatbot handles most basic questions, saving us time and letting us focus on complex issues. It’s also helping us engage visitors better and turn them into customers, which is great for sales.
Thomas N.
Founder
Lyro relieves support inquiries and helps customers quickly and easily!
Adding knowledge is very simple, either through an FAQ on one's own website or manually through self-entered questions. The design of the interface is intuitive and easy to understand.
Kayela J.
Marketing Expert
Top-notch platform
Lyro, the AI agent, is also super helpful. I am always concerned that visitors will get stuck in an infinite loop when chatting with AI, especially for those hard-to-answer questions. But, the bot has a built-in feature to push queries like this directly to a live agent. Its ability to crawl our site's content to create a knowledge base took away much of my skepticism regarding the setup of this feature.
Omar C.
Website Manager
Awesome!
The best thing is their Lyro AI Agent. I absolutely love how they are managing it and I cannot wait for new things to try out! It's also easy to integrate, use, and implementate. Their customer support is amazing and I love that you can use it as frequently as you want! It is highly customizable.
Marina F.
Founder
Great app for my Shopify store
The Lyro chat is amazing. You can teach Lyro to answer the questions that customers might have.
Jeffrey L.
Managing Member
Lyro answers queries amazingly well
Adding information into the chatbot system is quite easy and it understands the info really well and provides well tailored answers.
Caio B.
Business Owner
Amazing experience at Tidio
Tidio is a platform that helps me integrate and communicate with all my company social networks in one place, so it helps me save time and makes communication easier.
Dave H.
Business Owner
Tidio is powerful and easy to install
Looks great, works perfectly. It's AI reads my sites pages, and uses my pages data to answer questions. I can personally chat with visitors too. Highly recommend!
Khawar K.
Deputy Director
Excellent platform to interact with your customers!
Tidio is a completely automated platform and helps generates leads in very less time. The best thing is it saves a lot of time and we can concentrate on other tasks easily. Highly recommended.
Mark W.
Director
Exceptional AI agent with outstanding support!
I’ve used a chat service on my website for years, but I recently started looking for a vendor with AI-enabled chat capabilities. After trying three different trials, Tidio was by far the best.
Value of sales generated with Tidio
Decrease in waiting times
We knew Tidio had a variety of features to choose from, but did not know how powerful and effective they could be. Tidio has helped us with closing sales, building trust, and quantifying the impact of customer service.
Evelin Lopez
Marketing Manager at eye-oo
Experience support that works the way you do
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Tidio vs. Freshdesk: Frequently asked questions
How does Tidio's Lyro AI Agent compare to Freshdesk's Freddy AI?
Tidio's Lyro AI Agent consistently outperforms Freshdesk's Freddy AI in effectiveness and value. While both platforms offer AI-powered solutions, Tidio integrates AI capabilities directly into standard plans, whereas Freshdesk requires an additional AI Copilot bundle that adds $29/agent/month to your costs. Users report that Tidio's AI text generation delivers more accurate responses and requires less manual intervention, leading to higher automation rates and better customer satisfaction.
Why is Tidio considered easier to set up and use than Freshdesk?
Tidio prioritizes intuitive design across all user roles, while Freshdesk users frequently report that while basic ticket handling may be simple, administration becomes increasingly complex. Many Freshdesk users mention having to repeatedly relearn certain procedures to get them right. Tidio's unified experience means both agents and administrators can quickly master the platform without extensive training, resulting in faster implementation and higher team adoption rates.
How do Tidio's reporting capabilities compare to Freshdesk's analytics?
Tidio offers straightforward, actionable analytics that teams can immediately leverage, while Freshdesk has recently changed their reporting system in ways that many users find disappointing. Multiple reviews mention that Freshdesk's current analytics service feels overly complex, with raw data exports being extremely inconvenient. Tidio's approach focuses on delivering clear insights without requiring integration with third-party BI tools for basic reporting needs.