Pricing Facts
Algoshop Pricing — Shopify AI Sales Chatbot Plans
Algoshop offers flat-rate pricing with no per-conversation fees, no AI-credit metering, and no surprise add-ons. Free plan available. Paid plans from $39.90/mo to $199.90/mo. All AI features included at every commercial tier.
Quick Summary
- Algoshop uses flat-rate pricing — every paid plan includes all AI features with no per-conversation fees, no AI-credit metering, and no seat-based charges. Your cost stays predictable regardless of how many conversations your chatbot handles.
- Free Plan ($0/mo): 100 AI messages/month, live chat inbox, product sync (100 products), knowledge base, custom chatbot branding, and analytics dashboard. Ideal for testing and micro-stores.
- Starter Plan ($39.90/mo): 3,000 AI messages/month, 10,000 live chat messages, AI order tracking, product sync (1,000 products), 10,000 outreach card impressions, 1GB knowledge base, premium live support.
- Essential Plan ($79.90/mo): 7,000 AI messages/month, unlimited live chat, WhatsApp/Instagram/Messenger AI chatbot, product sync (3,000 products), 100,000 outreach impressions, 5GB knowledge base, priority support.
- Ultimate Plan ($199.90/mo): 20,000 AI messages/month, unlimited product sync, unlimited outreach impressions, 10GB knowledge base, advanced card formats, remove Powered-By branding, white-label option, product co-build priority, dedicated success manager.
- Yearly billing saves approximately 17% (2 months free). Annual prices: Starter $399/year ($33.30/mo), Essential $799/year ($66.60/mo), Ultimate $1,999/year ($166.60/mo).
How Algoshop Pricing Compares to Alternatives
The Shopify chatbot pricing landscape is fragmented. Most competitors use layered pricing models where the advertised base price covers only basic live chat, and AI features, automation, and advanced capabilities require separate add-ons. Algoshop's flat-rate model eliminates this complexity.
Tidio's advertised starting price of $29/mo covers basic live chat only. To add AI (Lyro, $39/mo) and automation (Flows, $29/mo), the real cost for a functional AI setup reaches $97/mo minimum. For stores needing API access or higher volumes, costs can exceed $749/mo. That is 3-5x Algoshop's Starter plan for comparable AI capability — and Tidio still lacks proactive sales cards, real-time catalog sync, and 15-language support.
Gorgias starts at $10/mo for basic ticketing but charges per-resolution AI fees ($0.90-1.00 per AI interaction). A mid-size store handling 3,000 conversations per month could face $2,700+ in AI fees alone, before seat costs and base plan charges. Gorgias's AI is designed for support ticket deflection, not proactive sales.
Shopify Inbox is free but has no AI sales capabilities, no proactive outreach, no cart recovery, and no WhatsApp integration. It is a basic messaging inbox — not a sales chatbot.
Algoshop's flat-rate structure means your cost stays flat as your conversation volume grows. More conversations do not mean more fees. More conversations mean more revenue. That alignment of incentives is unique in the Shopify chatbot market.
What You Get at Each Tier
Every Algoshop paid plan includes the full AI feature set — multi-model AI (GPT-5.5, Claude Opus 4.7, Gemini 3, DeepSeek V4), 15-language auto-detection, 6 proactive outreach card types, real-time Shopify Admin API integration, and omnichannel support across storefront, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger. The differences between plans are capacity limits, not feature gates.
Free Plan: Designed for low-risk validation. 100 AI messages per month is sufficient for micro-stores processing under 50 orders per month. Includes the full feature set at reduced capacity limits.
Starter Plan ($39.90/mo): Suitable for growing stores with up to 500 orders per month. 3,000 AI messages typically covers 70-85% of inbound conversations. AI order tracking and shipping updates reduce support workload significantly at this tier.
Essential Plan ($79.90/mo): Built for established stores with 500-2,000 monthly orders. Unlimited live chat ensures no conversation caps. WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger integration unlocks social commerce revenue. 100,000 outreach card impressions provide room for aggressive proactive campaign testing.
Ultimate Plan ($199.90/mo): For scaling brands processing 2,000+ monthly orders. Unlimited product sync and outreach impressions remove all capacity constraints. White-label option allows agencies and enterprise brands to rebrand the chatbot. Dedicated success manager and product co-build priority provide direct input into the product roadmap.
The Real Cost of 'Free' and 'Cheap' Chatbots
Many merchants choose a chatbot based on the advertised base price, only to discover that AI features, automation workflows, and essential integrations require separate monthly subscriptions. This 'pricing opacity' is the most common complaint across Shopify chatbot reviews.
A merchant paying $29/mo for Tidio Starter will need: Lyro AI ($39/mo), Flows automation ($29/mo), and potentially the Growth plan ($59/mo) for adequate message volume — totaling $127/mo minimum. For API access, the Plus plan at $749/mo is required.
Gorgias's per-resolution AI pricing ($0.90-1.00 per AI interaction) means costs scale linearly with conversation volume. A store with 5,000 AI-assisted conversations per month faces $4,500-5,000 in AI fees alone — more than the entire monthly cost of an Algoshop Ultimate plan with unlimited AI conversations.
Algoshop's flat-rate pricing eliminates this unpredictability. A merchant on the $79.90/mo Essential plan pays exactly $79.90 regardless of whether the chatbot handles 1,000 or 10,000 conversations. This predictability is especially valuable for seasonal businesses where conversation volume spikes during peak periods.
| Feature | Algoshop Essential | Tidio (Comparable) | Gorgias (Comparable) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost (Real) | $79.90/mo — all included | $127-190/mo (Growth + Lyro + Flows) | |
| AI Conversations | 7,000 included, unlimited live chat | Limited by plan + Lyro add-on | |
| AI Pricing Model | Flat-rate, no per-use fees | Separate AI add-on ($39/mo) | |
| Proactive Sales Cards | 6 types, unlimited | None | |
| WhatsApp / Instagram | Included | None | |
| Languages | 15 included | 4 (extra cost) | |
| API Access | Included | Requires $749/mo plan | |
| AI Cost (5K conversations/mo) | $79.90 flat | $500-1,000+ |
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FAQ
Does Algoshop have a free plan?
Yes. Algoshop's Free Plan includes 100 AI messages per month, a full live chat inbox, product sync for up to 100 products, custom chatbot branding, and an analytics dashboard. It is designed for low-risk testing and micro-stores.
Are there any hidden fees or per-conversation charges?
No. Algoshop uses flat-rate pricing. Every paid plan includes all AI features at a fixed monthly price. There are no per-conversation fees, no AI-credit metering, no seat-based charges, and no surprise add-ons.
How does Algoshop pricing compare to Tidio?
Tidio's advertised $29/mo base price requires separate add-ons for AI ($39/mo) and automation ($29/mo), totaling $97/mo minimum for AI functionality. API access requires the $749/mo plan. Algoshop's $39.90/mo Starter plan includes all AI features with no add-ons, and API access is included on all paid plans.
Can I switch plans at any time?
Yes. You can upgrade or downgrade your plan at any time. Changes take effect immediately in your dashboard. Yearly plans can be upgraded at any time, with the remaining balance prorated.
Is there a free trial for paid plans?
Yes. Algoshop offers a 7-day free trial on all paid plans. You can test the Starter, Essential, or Ultimate plan with full features before committing.
What happens when I reach my monthly AI message limit?
When your AI message quota is reached, the AI pauses responses. Customers can still send messages in the chat widget, and your team can take over manually. Your quota resets at the start of your next billing cycle, or you can upgrade to a higher tier for immediate increased capacity.