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When to choose Tidio
- Excellent chatbots
- Very easy ecommerce setup
- Free plan available
Tidio vs Zammad
Choosing between Tidio and Zammad? Both platforms can work for customer support teams, but they usually fit different company sizes, workflows, and budget expectations.
ChatbotE-commerceFree planOpen-sourceModern UISelf-hosted
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When to choose Zammad
- Open-source with genuinely modern UI
- Email, chat, Twitter, Facebook, phone in one place
- AGPL licensed — truly free
Key differences between Tidio and Zammad
| Factor | Tidio | Zammad |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | ecommerce and retail support teams | small teams and budget-conscious organizations |
| Starting price | From $29/agent/mo | From $5/agent/mo |
| G2-style rating | 4.7/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Main focus | commerce-focused support workflows and order context | ticket management, collaboration, and support operations |
| Category | ecom, smb | free |
Tidio limitations
- Ticketing is secondary to chat
- Not for complex support
Zammad limitations
- Self-hosting requires Linux skills
- Cloud version is pricier
- PostgreSQL-only from v7
Switching from Tidio to Zammad or the other way around?
Use Help Desk Migration to move tickets, customers, agents, groups, comments, attachments, and historical support data with less manual work.