Dedicated AI infrastructure vs shared live chat and chatbot combos
Dedicated server infrastructure — your AI runs isolated, not on shared servers with other businesses
True AI understanding — handles complex multi-turn conversations, not just canned responses and basic flows
Full messaging channel support — WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, plus web chat
Industry-specific training — AI knows your industry from day one
No per-conversation limits — flat monthly pricing for all plans
Tidio offers a solid free tier and combines live chat with basic chatbot builders. It's a good entry point for very small businesses that want a simple website chat widget with live chat fallback.
| Feature | Eaxy AI | Tidio |
|---|---|---|
| AI Chatbot | Dedicated AI with business-specific training | Lyro AI with knowledge base lookups |
| Infrastructure | Dedicated server per business | Shared cloud platform |
| Live Chat | AI handles most conversations autonomously | Live chat with human agent handoff |
| Full AI support included | Available on higher plans | |
| Full AI support included | Available on higher plans | |
| Telegram | Full AI support included | Limited support |
| Free Plan | Free trial available | Free plan with 50 conversations/mo |
| Flow Builder | Not needed — AI learns naturally | Visual chatbot flow builder |
| E-commerce Integration | API-based integration | Shopify and WooCommerce plugins |
| Industry Training | Pre-trained for 8+ industries | Generic, manual setup required |
Starts at $29/mo (Starter) — all channels, dedicated server. Pro at $79/mo, Business at $199/mo.
Free plan (50 convos). Starter at $29/mo. Growth at $59/mo. Lyro AI costs extra per conversation.
Businesses that want a dedicated AI assistant on private infrastructure, handling conversations intelligently across all messaging channels without per-conversation limits.
Very small businesses or startups that want a free-tier website chat widget with basic automation and the option to have human agents handle live chat.
Tidio is a live chat tool with basic AI add-ons. Eaxy AI is a dedicated AI employee. If you want an AI that genuinely handles customer conversations across WhatsApp, Instagram, and web — on dedicated infrastructure — Eaxy is the upgrade. Tidio's free plan is a decent starting point if budget is extremely tight.
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