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Same job, a fraction of the cost
Most AI support tools charge you for the AI on top of the software, and the bill grows when the bot does well. Techvea runs on your own AI key, so you pay your AI provider's price with no markup. We also say where the others are better.
- Techvea Starterplan plus your own AI usage$34 /mo
- Chatbasecredit plan, extra credits included$150 /mo
- Crispplan that covers this volume$295+ /mo
- Intercom Fin$0.99 per resolved chat + 1 seat$1,019 /mo
- Zendesk1 agent + per-resolution fees$1,796 /mo
- TidioAI pricing is custom beyond 50 chatsAsk sales /mo
At this volume you would pay about $116 less per month than the cheapest of the others.
Estimates from each company's public prices on 8 October 2026, assuming about 4 messages per chat and about half a cent of your own AI cost per chat. Your real bill depends on the AI model you choose. Prices change; check each company's site.
Techvea against each one
Techvea vs ChatbaseThe closest like-for-like: an AI chatbot trained on your own content.
Techvea vs TidioLive chat first, with an AI assistant (Lyro) added on.
- Techvea vs Intercom (Fin)A full customer-service suite with an AI agent called Fin.
- Techvea vs ZendeskThe enterprise helpdesk standard, with AI agents as an add-on.
Techvea vs CrispA popular all-in-one inbox for small teams, with AI credits.
Every feature side by side
| Feature | Techvea | Intercom (Fin) | Zendesk | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Answers from your own content, with source links | ||||||
| Bring your own AI key (no markup) | ||||||
| Predictable flat monthly price | ||||||
| Build the knowledge base from your website address | ||||||
| Live chat with a person when the AI can't help | ||||||
| Built-in ticket inbox | ||||||
| Order and stock lookup (Shopify, WooCommerce) | Growth and up. WooCommerce orders and stock, Shopify stock (Shopify order status needs an older store token) | |||||
| Custom actions that call your own API | ||||||
| Ready-made integrations | 19 tools plus webhooks | |||||
| Chat window in many languages, replies in any | ||||||
| Right-to-left languages (Arabic, Urdu) | ||||||
| Business hours and away message | ||||||
| Learns from questions it could not answer | ||||||
| Analytics and full response log | Advanced on Growth and up | |||||
| Remove the vendor's branding as part of a plan | Growth and up | |||||
| Delete old conversations automatically | ||||||
| Free WordPress plugin | ||||||
| WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram, email | Telegram, WhatsApp, SMS and email to ticket. No Messenger or Instagram messaging | |||||
| Voice and phone line | Voice in the chat, and phone calls through your own Twilio number (Growth and up) | |||||
| Public help center | Starter and up | |||||
| Suggested replies for your team | Growth and up | |||||
| Automation rules and reply-time goals | Growth and up | |||||
| Public API and activity log | Growth and up | |||||
| Workflow builder (when, if, then) | Growth and up | |||||
| Knowledge from Notion and Google Docs | ||||||
| Visitors can send photos and files | ||||||
| JavaScript API for your website | ||||||
| Single sign-on (SSO) | Agency plan | |||||
| HIPAA agreement | Not offered |
Prices and features read from each company's public pages on 8 October 2026. They change; check before you decide.