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Gorgias alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Gorgias: built for ecommerce; awkward for other businesses, and costs scale with ticket volume and AI usage. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Gorgias, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Richpanel currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Tidio logoTidioFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +24 of 455.3
  1. Tidio logo

    1. TidioTop pick

    Best for: Small online stores that want chat, chatbots and an AI agent in one tool

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Gorgias

    Low-cost chat and AI bot popular with small Shopify stores.

    Pros

    • Lyro AI agent and no-code chatbots built in
    • Strong Shopify and WordPress integrations
    • Free plan after the trial

    Cons

    • Conversation-based pricing gets confusing
    • AI and Flows usage priced separately
    • Lighter ticketing and reporting than full help desks
    Visit Tidio Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Tidio a good Gorgias alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Starting price
    $24.17/month for 100 conversations
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tidio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    7 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tidio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, after the trial
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tidio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Browser, Android, iOS, Windows, Mac
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tidio.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Gorgias alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Richpanel logo

Best Gorgias alternative for most people

Richpanel

Ecommerce help desk with self-service returns and flat per-seat pricing.

Tidio logo

Best Gorgias alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Tidio

Low-cost chat and AI bot popular with small Shopify stores.

Tidio logo

Best Gorgias alternative for Mac

Tidio

Low-cost chat and AI bot popular with small Shopify stores.

Tidio logo

Best Gorgias alternative for Windows

Tidio

Low-cost chat and AI bot popular with small Shopify stores.

Re:amaze logo

Best Gorgias alternative for iPhone and Android

Re:amaze

Cheaper ecommerce-friendly help desk with Shopify integration.

Gladly logo

Best Gorgias alternative for working in the browser

Gladly

Customer-centred platform for larger retail brands.

Gorgias alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Gorgias?

Richpanel ranks first right now. Ecommerce help desk with self-service returns and flat per-seat pricing. Re:amaze and Gladly follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Gorgias?

Yes. Tidio (free plan + paid) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Gorgias?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Gorgias?

The complaints we hear most: built for ecommerce; awkward for other businesses; costs scale with ticket volume and AI usage; entry plan includes very few tickets.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Gorgias, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.