Kairoo vs tawk.to
Free live chat that monetizes through upsells and hired agents. Kairoo gives you AI-powered help centers, live chat, and an AI agent — starting free, from $29/mo instead of Free.
Kairoo
Free plan included. Pro from $29/mo, Business $49/mo. No per-seat pricing.
Up to 80% less than tawk.to
tawk.to
Core chat is free. AI Assist and branding removal $29/mo each.
Total cost: Free (or $348+/yr with add-ons)
Feature comparison
| Feature | Kairoo | tawk.to |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge base | Basic | |
| AI chatbot | $29/mo add-on | |
| AI article generation | ||
| Live chat | ||
| Email inbox | Basic ticketing | |
| Custom branding | $29/mo add-on | |
| Embeddable widget | ||
| Analytics dashboard | Basic | |
| Content gap detection | ||
| Article translations | ||
| Team collaboration | ||
| Custom CSS | ||
| Import from other tools | ||
| Webhook integrations | Limited | |
| Self-hosted option |
Why teams switch from tawk.to
Knowledge base is basic with minimal customization and no custom domain
AI Assist and branding removal each cost $29/mo — adds up fast
No AI article generation, content gap detection, or advanced analytics
"Powered by tawk.to" branding on everything unless you pay $29/mo
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