Comparison
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199 USD/mo | ? | Customer support & chatbots | |
| 29 USD/mo | yes | Customer support & chatbots | |
| 19 USD/mo | trial | Customer support & chatbots | |
| 45 USD/mo | trial | Customer support & chatbots | |
| 47 USD/mo | trial | Customer support & chatbots | |
| 19 USD/mo | trial | Customer support & chatbots | |
| 0.07-0.31 USD/mo | trial | Customer support & chatbots | |
| not listed | trial | Customer support & chatbots | |
| not listed | ? | Customer support & chatbots |
Each alternative in short
1. Tidio
AI customer service platform with Lyro AI agent that answers customer chats and turns conversations into tracked sales, leads and bookings.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan forever, available to start for free. The page does not list its limits in detail.
2. Zendesk AI
AI layer of Zendesk's customer service platform that resolves support requests with AI agents, a Copilot for agents, and automation for support teams.
There is a free trial. A 'Try for free' option is offered. Qualified startups can get up to 2 years of Zendesk free.
3. Crisp
All-in-one AI customer support platform combining shared inbox, chat widget, CRM and AI agents for businesses of any size.
There is a free trial. Free plan forever with website chat widget, 2 seats, shared inbox and mobile apps, but no AI credits included. Every new account gets a 14-day free trial of all features without a card.
4. Instantly
AI-powered sales engagement platform for automated cold email outreach, B2B lead data and email deliverability, aimed at sales teams and agencies.
There is a free trial. The homepage invites users to start for free, but the pricing text does not specify the free plan or trial limits.
5. Text by LiveChat
Website live chat software with an AI agent that answers visitors 24/7, qualifies leads and tracks sales from chats.
There is a free trial. Free 14-day trial, no credit card required.
6. Retell AI
Platform for building, deploying and managing AI voice agents that handle inbound and outbound phone calls for support, scheduling and lead qualification.
There is a free trial. Pay-as-you-go plan includes $10 in free credits and 20 free concurrent calls.
7. Voiceflow
Enterprise platform for building, launching and scaling chat and voice AI agents for customer support and CX teams.
There is a free trial. Free trial for agencies and partners, no credit card required.
8. Sierra
Conversational AI platform that lets businesses build and run customer service and sales AI agents across chat, voice, SMS, email and more.
The vendor does not state this clearly on the homepage or pricing page.
FAQ
What is the best alternative to SentiOne?
The most popular option in the same category is Tidio. See the comparison table above.