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SiteGPT alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best SiteGPT alternative for most people is Tidio (3.2 GPA), second in our ranking of help desk and live chat tools. It's also the best free one.
SiteGPT compared with 6 alternatives: Chatbase, CustomGPT, Denser, Eesel AI, Tidio and 1 more.
SiteGPT is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $39 per month, billed annually ($59 billed monthly), for up to 4k messages. 2 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SiteGPTThis tool | Free trial · from $39/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
| Chatbase | Free trial · from $32/mo | Trial only | Web |
| CustomGPT | Free trial · from $89/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Denser | Free plan · from $32/mo | Yes | Web |
| Eesel AI | Free trial · from $299/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Tidio | Free plan · from $24.17/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Botsonic | Free trial · from $16/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
SiteGPT starts at $39 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 6 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Tidio.
Chatbase, Denser and Botsonic start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from SiteGPT
Chatbase
Build AI support agents trained on your content, priced by credits
- Chatbase starts at $32 per month for 700 message credits, billed annually ($40 billed monthly).
- Chatbase lists no iOS app, which SiteGPT has.
- Chatbase also covers help desk.
- Chatbase does not cover whatsApp messaging and chatbots, which SiteGPT does.
Suits: Businesses adding an AI agent to their website or messaging apps
CustomGPT
No-code AI agents trained on your own content, with a RAG API
- CustomGPT starts at $89 per month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly).
- CustomGPT lists no iOS app, which SiteGPT has.
- CustomGPT also covers AI search.
- CustomGPT does not cover whatsApp messaging, which SiteGPT does.
Suits: Teams that want a chatbot answering from existing docs and help-center articles
Denser
AI chatbot with cited answers and a helpdesk for handoffs
- Denser starts at $32 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly), for 1,500 queries.
- Denser has a free plan, which SiteGPT lacks.
- Denser lists no iOS app, which SiteGPT has.
- Denser also covers AI search and help desk.
- Denser does not cover whatsApp messaging, which SiteGPT does.
Suits: Small sites that want a chatbot that cites its sources
Eesel AI
AI agents for your help desk, priced by monthly credits
- Eesel AI starts at $299 per month for 500 credits, billed monthly.
- Eesel AI also lists a browser extension.
- Eesel AI lists no iOS app, which SiteGPT has.
- Eesel AI also covers reports and help desk.
- Eesel AI does not cover whatsApp messaging, which SiteGPT does.
Suits: Teams that want AI on top of the help desk they already use
Tidio
Live chat, ticketing and the Lyro AI agent priced by conversations
- Tidio starts at $24.17 per month for 100 conversations, billed annually ($29 monthly).
- Tidio has a free plan, which SiteGPT lacks.
- Tidio also lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
- Tidio also covers help desk and live chat.
- Tidio does not cover whatsApp messaging and chatbots, which SiteGPT does.
Suits: Small online stores, especially on Shopify or WordPress
Botsonic
No-code AI chatbot builder trained on your own content
- Botsonic starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- Botsonic lists no iOS app, which SiteGPT has.
- Botsonic also covers AI agents.
Suits: Small sites that want an AI chatbot for a low monthly fee
Limits worth knowing in SiteGPT
- There is no free plan; the 7-day trial on every self-serve plan needs a credit card.
- Messages are capped at 4k, 10k and 40k a month by plan, and GPT-4.1 messages count ten times as much as mini. Extra 5k packs cost $59 a month.
- Removing SiteGPT branding is a $39 a month add-on billed annually; WhatsApp and AI email support are $39 a month each, per number or inbox.
- Starter has a single member and no API access.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to SiteGPT?
The alternatives to SiteGPT in this directory are Chatbase, CustomGPT, Denser, Eesel AI, Tidio and Botsonic. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with SiteGPT.
Is there a free alternative to SiteGPT?
Yes. Denser and Tidio have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which SiteGPT alternatives work on Windows?
The SiteGPT listing does not include a Windows app. Tidio lists one.
Which SiteGPT alternatives work on macOS?
The SiteGPT listing does not include a macOS app. Tidio lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.