Tawk.to: what it does, who it is for and alternatives
Updated · By Robert Breen
Free live chat software that brings web chat, email, WhatsApp, and SMS into one shared inbox. Its AI Assist answers routine questions from your uploaded files and FAQ pages, and humans can step in at any time.
Official site: tawk.to
What Tawk.to does
You add tawk.to to a website with one code snippet, then answer chats from the web or from desktop and mobile apps. Each conversation builds a contact record, and you can log calls, notes and tasks, track deals in a pipeline, and turn problems into tickets. AI agents can be trained on your website, documents and FAQ pairs, with an easy handoff to a person.
Who Tawk.to is for
- Support teams
- Small business owners
- Sales reps
- Office managers
Key features
- Chat widget added with one code snippet; works with WordPress, Shopify and Squarespace
- Shared inbox for web chat, WhatsApp, email, SMS, Messenger and Telegram
- AI agents trained on your website, documents and FAQs, with human handoff
- Built-in CRM, deal pipeline and ticketing
- Knowledge base for customer self-service
- Apps for iOS, Android, macOS and Windows
Privacy and data
Tawk.to says chats and tickets are encrypted in transit and at rest, the site admin owns the data, and it does not sell personal information; states GDPR compliance and self-certifies under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. Source: Tawk.to’s own page. Before you put client data in, check your company’s AI rules and the plan’s data settings.
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Alternatives to Tawk.to
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- Chatbase Free trial Answer customer FAQs 24/7 with an AI agent trained on your own files, website pages and Q&A. Test it in a playground, add it to your site as a chat bubble, and fix weak answers from the chat logs. Paid plans with a 7-day trial.
- Jotform AI Agents Free plan Build an AI agent that answers client questions from your documents on your website or forms.
- Intercom Free trial Customer service platform with Fin, an AI agent that resolves support questions from your help content.
- Zendesk Free trial Help desk and AI agents for email, chat and phone support, with ticket routing and suggested replies.
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- Help Scout Free plan A shared inbox and help center with AI answers, summaries and drafted replies for small support teams.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Tawk.to?
- Free live chat software that brings web chat, email, WhatsApp, and SMS into one shared inbox. Its AI Assist answers routine questions from your uploaded files and FAQ pages, and humans can step in at any time. You add tawk.to to a website with one code snippet, then answer chats from the web or from desktop and mobile apps. Each conversation builds a contact record, and you can log calls, notes and tasks, track deals in a pipeline, and turn problems into tickets. AI agents can be trained on your website, documents and FAQ pairs, with an easy handoff to a person.
- Who is Tawk.to for?
- Tawk.to fits support teams, small business owners, sales reps and office managers, and other office teams with the same job to do.
- Is Tawk.to free?
- Tawk.to has a free plan; paid plans add more usage or features. Plans change often, so check the official pricing page before you commit.
- What are some alternatives to Tawk.to?
- Other AI customer support tools include Chatbase, Jotform AI Agents, Intercom, Zendesk and Freshdesk.
- Is Tawk.to safe for work data?
- Tawk.to says chats and tickets are encrypted in transit and at rest, the site admin owns the data, and it does not sell personal information; states GDPR compliance and self-certifies under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. Check your own company’s rules, and use a business plan with training turned off for client data.
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