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Live Chat
Tidio alternative — native to your Shopify
Current spend: $29-$394/month
Self-hosted chat widget that loads after the first meaningful paint (no LCP impact). Backend is a simple Next.js route, storage in Shopify metafields or a small Postgres. Replies via Slack so your team never leaves their inbox.
Why people leave Tidio
The pain points we keep hearing.
Chat widget is a well-known LCP killer
Free tier too limited; paid tier expensive for low volume
Chatbot builder requires Tidio-specific flows
Branding on free tier hurts trust
Side by side
Tidio vs UnfoldCRO native build
| Feature | Tidio | UnfoldCRO |
|---|---|---|
| Live chat | ||
| Slack integration for replies | Paid tier | Built-in |
| LCP impact | ~400ms | 0 (lazy-loaded) |
| Monthly fee | $29-394 | One-time build |
| Custom branding | Paid tier | Full control |
Ready to drop the Tidio fee?
Book a 25-min call. We’ll scope the native build, give you a one-time price, and a timeline to migrate cleanly.