AI Customer Support · true cost · Updated June 2026
The true cost of AI customer support
What you'll actually pay. Of the 9 AI customer support tools we track, 5 publish no self-serve price (quote-only), 1 charge usage overages. Here's every tool's entry price and its hidden-cost flags — each linked to its sourced record.
The hidden-cost picture
- No public price: 5 of 9 are quote-only (contact sales).
- Usage overages: 1 charge for going over plan limits.
- Cheapest published: Gorgias from $10/mo.
- No overage or setup fee: Help Scout, Tidio (Lyro AI), Intercom Fin.
As of · re-verified with each catalog refresh
AI Customer Support — entry price & hidden-cost flags
| Tool | Entry price | Usage overages | Setup fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorgias | $10/mo | Yes | — |
| Help Scout | $25/mo | — | — |
| Tidio (Lyro AI) | $29/mo | — | — |
| Intercom Fin | $39/mo | — | — |
| Ada | Quote-only | — | — |
| Decagon | Quote-only | — | — |
| Forethought | Quote-only | — | — |
| Sierra | Quote-only | — | — |
| Yuma AI | Quote-only | — | — |
Prices and fee terms re-verified with each catalog refresh. Last catalog update 2026-06-15. "Quote-only" means the vendor publishes no self-serve price.
Frequently asked questions
Does AI customer support have hidden fees?
Across the 9 AI customer support tools we track: 5 publish no self-serve price (quote-only), 1 charge usage overages. As of 2026-06-15.
What is the cheapest AI customer support with published pricing?
Gorgias, from $10/mo (note: usage overages apply). Verified 2026-06-15.
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