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Tidio vs Zoho Desk: Pricing Comparison 2026

Side-by-side pricing comparison of Tidio and Zoho Desk. See all plans, features, and costs at a glance.

Bottom line: Zoho Desk starts at $7/mo, making it $17/mo cheaper than Tidio ($24.17/mo). Tidio offers a free plan.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026

Tidio vs Zoho Desk: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureTidioZoho Desk
Starting Price$24.17/mo$7/mo
Number of Plans55
Free TierYesYes
Pricing Modelfreemiumper-seat
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

Zoho Desk is the more affordable option, starting at $7/mo compared to Tidio's $24.17/mo. Both are Customer Support tools with 10 combined pricing plans and 58 features compared.

Both tools offer free plans, making them accessible for teams on a budget. Tidio uses freemium pricing while Zoho Desk uses per-seat pricing, which may affect your total cost at scale.

Review the detailed tier-by-tier comparison above to see exactly which features are included at each price point and find the best fit for your Customer Support needs.

Pricing Plans
Zoho Desk
Zoho Desk
Try it free
Tier 1
Free
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 50 Billable conversations
  • 100 visitors reached
  • Live chat & Ticketing
Start with Free
Free
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Gestion des tickets facilitée par e-mail
  • 3 licences utilisateur
Start with Free
Tier 2
Starter
$24/month
$24 / year
Includes
  • 100 Billable conversations
  • 50 Lyro AI Agent conversations
  • Live chat & Ticketing
  • Basic analytics
Start with Starter
Express
$7/monthCheapest
$7 / year
Includes
  • Messagerie électronique
  • Réseaux sociaux
  • Formulaires Web
  • Attribution directe
  • Workflows
  • Domaine personnalisé
  • Remontées multi-niveaux
  • Calendrier et historique des tickets
  • Gestion des contacts
Start with Express
Tier 3
Growth
$49/month
$49 / year
Includes
  • From 250 Billable conversations
  • Advanced analytics
  • User permissions
  • Automatic chat assignment
Start with Growth
Standard
$14/monthCheapest
$14 / year
Includes
  • Messagerie professionnelle
  • Messagerie instantanée
  • Forum communautaire
  • IA générative
  • Modes de travail
  • Base de connaissances
  • Widget de libre-service ASAP
  • Niveaux de satisfaction client
  • Rapports et tableaux de bord personnalisés
Start with Standard
Tier 4
Plus
$749/month
$749 / year
Includes
  • Custom Billable conversations
  • Departments
  • Multiproject
  • Custom branding
Start with Plus
ProfessionalPopular
$23/monthCheapest
$23 / year
Includes
  • Téléphonie
  • Blueprints
  • Multiservice
  • Attribution de tickets circulaire
  • Champs de recherche personnalisés
  • Centre d'assistance multilingue
  • Génération de tickets parent-enfant
  • Actions personnalisées
  • Webhooks
Start with Professional
Tier 5
Premium
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Custom Billable conversations
  • Guaranteed 50% Lyro AI resolution rate
  • Pay-per-resolution billing
  • Mobile SDK
Start with Premium
Enterprise
$40/monthCheapest
$40 / year
Includes
  • Agents IA
  • Robot de réponse
  • Zia, assistante IA
  • Tchat en direct (Zoho SalesIQ)
  • Conversations guidées
  • Attribution basée sur les compétences
  • IVR multiniveau
  • Centre d'assistance multimarque
  • Modules personnalisés
  • Sandbox
Start with Enterprise

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Tidio

Live chat, chatbot, and email marketing for businesses

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Zoho Desk

Context-aware helpdesk software from Zoho

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Our Pick

Zoho Desk

Zoho Desk offers a free plan, starts at $17.17/mo lower ($7/mo vs $24.17/mo).

Based on pricing data only. Review the full comparison below for your specific needs.

Best value: Zoho Desk

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Which Should You Choose?

Choose Tidio if:

  • You prefer Tidio's free tier features—50 Billable conversations, 100 visitors reached
  • Your team needs custom enterprise pricing—Tidio offers negotiated terms for large deployments
  • Tidio's 5-tier freemium structure gives clearer cost visibility for budget planning

Choose Zoho Desk if:

  • You want lower per-user costs—Zoho Desk starts at $7/mo, saving $17.17/mo compared to Tidio at $24.17/mo
  • You prefer Zoho Desk's free tier features—Gestion des tickets facilitée par e-mail, 3 licences utilisateur
  • You want more features built-in—Zoho Desk offers 20 additional features across its plans

Both Tidio and Zoho Desk offer free plans [1], eliminating cost barriers for evaluation. This means you can test both tools thoroughly with your actual workflows before any financial commitment. The free tiers differ in scope: Tidio includes 3 features, while Zoho Desk includes 2 features. Evaluate which free tier matches your evaluation needs before deciding to upgrade. Your best approach is to activate both free trials and evaluate which tool's workflow, integrations, and user experience align better with your team's needs before committing to paid plans.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Tidio vs Zoho Desk

Which is cheaper, Tidio or Zoho Desk?
As of March 2026, Zoho Desk starts at a lower price point. Tidio starts at $24.17/mo while Zoho Desk starts at $7/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does Tidio have vs Zoho Desk?
Tidio offers 5 pricing plans, while Zoho Desk offers 5 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Does Tidio or Zoho Desk offer a free plan?
Yes, both Tidio and Zoho Desk offer free plans. Compare the feature limits of each free tier to see which better fits your use case before upgrading.
Can I save money by paying annually for Tidio or Zoho Desk?
Both Tidio and Zoho Desk offer annual billing options. Check each plan's yearly pricing for potential savings compared to monthly billing.
What is the most popular Zoho Desk plan?
The Professional plan is Zoho Desk's most popular tier, priced at $23/mo. Key features include Téléphonie, Blueprints, Multiservice.
Does Tidio or Zoho Desk offer custom enterprise pricing?
Tidio offers a custom-priced enterprise tier for larger teams. Zoho Desk lists all its pricing publicly.
What pricing models do Tidio and Zoho Desk use?
Tidio uses a freemium pricing model, while Zoho Desk uses per-seat pricing. The right model depends on your team size and usage patterns.

Sources

  1. Tidio Official PricingVendor pricing page
  2. Zoho Desk Official PricingVendor pricing page

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