A Tidio Alternative Built for WhatsApp
When your customers move from the website widget to WhatsApp, Colton is the AI-agent platform that scales with them.
Tidio is great for affordable website live chat, but WhatsApp automation and deeper AI stay light.
Colton is WhatsApp-first with AI agents that call tools, plus a CRM and web chat from one shared inbox.
Why switch to Colton
WhatsApp depth
Native Cloud API, templates and voice notes for real WhatsApp scale.
Tools, not just FAQs
Agents check orders, book slots and open tickets — not only answer canned questions.
CRM built in
Contacts, deals and history live with your conversations.
Handles complex chats
Colton stays grounded across multi-turn conversations.
Colton vs Tidio
| Feature | Colton | Tidio |
|---|---|---|
| Primary channel | WhatsApp + web | Website widget |
| AI | Agent with tools | Lyro (FAQ) |
| CRM | Built in | Contacts only |
| Native | Basic |
Best for
Businesses whose customers are on WhatsApp and need more than a website chat widget.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Colton have website chat too?
Yes, alongside WhatsApp, managed from the same inbox.
Is Colton more than FAQ answers?
Yes — its agents call tools and act on your data.
Which is better for e-commerce over WhatsApp?
Colton, thanks to order lookups, templates and a CRM.
Make the switch from Tidio
Start free. Bring your WhatsApp number and go live in days.