Alternatives · Agents & Automation
Ada alternatives
The closest alternatives to Ada are ElevenLabs, Fin and Lindy, which also cover answering customer support. 7 of the 15 listed here can be used for free, including ElevenLabs and Crisp. The lowest paid plan starts at $6 per month (ElevenLabs).
- Alternatives
- 15
- Free options
- 7
- Updated
- Nov 2026
Closest first: ordered by how many of Ada's tasks each tool shares, then by popularity.
- 1

ElevenLabsVerifiedFree tier · from $6/mo
AI voice platform for generating speech, music, and sound effects, plus voice agents for creators and developers.
Also does:Answering customer support
Web · API
- 2

FinVerifiedPay as you go
AI customer agent that resolves support, sales and ecommerce conversations for service teams.
Also does:Answering customer support
API
- 3

LindyVerifiedFree trial · from $29.99/mo
An AI teammate that plugs into your work apps to run scheduled and on-demand tasks for your team.
Also does:Answering customer support
Web
- 4

Retell AIVerifiedPay as you go
Build and run AI voice agents that answer and place phone calls for support, sales, and scheduling teams.
Also does:Answering customer support
Web · API
- 5

HootsuiteVerifiedFree trial · from $99/mo
Social media management platform for scheduling posts, handling messages, and tracking performance for teams.
Also does:Answering customer support
API
- 6

CrispVerifiedFree tier · from $45/mo
Crisp is a customer support platform with a shared inbox, website chat, and no-code AI agents for support teams.
Also does:Answering customer support
Web · iOS · Android
- 7

IntercomVerifiedFree trial · from $19/mo
Customer service platform that pairs a shared helpdesk with an AI agent for support teams.
Also does:Answering customer support
Web
- 8

BotpressVerifiedFree tier · from $150/mo
Build AI support agents that resolve tickets and take actions like refunds, without code.
Also does:Answering customer support
Web · API
- 9

ZendeskVerifiedFree trial · from $19/mo
A customer service platform that combines ticketing, support channels, and AI agents for service teams.
Also does:Answering customer support
Web · API
- 10

VoiceflowVerifiedPay as you go
A platform for support and CX teams to build, test, and deploy AI agents across chat and voice.
Also does:Answering customer support
Web · API
- 11

Relevance AIVerifiedFree tier
A platform for teams to build, run and monitor AI agents and multi-agent workflows.
Also does:Answering customer support
API
- 12
CustomGPT.aiFree trial · from $99/mo
Builds a ChatGPT-powered assistant trained on your business documents and websites.
Also does:Answering customer support
Web · API
- 13

SiteGPTVerifiedFree trial · from $39/mo
SiteGPT turns website content and files into an AI support chatbot for customer support teams.
Also does:Answering customer support
iOS · API
- 14
ChatbaseVerifiedFree trial · from $40/mo
Builds AI support and sales agents trained on your own content for chat, email, and voice.
Also does:Answering customer support
Web · API · iOS · Android · Command line
- 15

FreshdeskVerifiedFree trial · from $19/mo
Freshdesk is a customer service helpdesk with ticketing, shared inboxes, and AI agents for support teams.
Also does:Answering customer support
Web · iOS · Android
At a glance
| Tool | Pricing | Free | Platforms | API | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada | Contact sales | No | Web, API | Yes | — |
| ElevenLabs | Free tier · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Fin | Pay as you go | No | API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Lindy | Free trial · from $29.99/mo | No | Web | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Retell AI | Pay as you go | No | Web, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Hootsuite | Free trial · from $99/mo | No | API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Crisp | Free tier · from $45/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Intercom | Free trial · from $19/mo | No | Web | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Botpress | Free tier · from $150/mo | Yes | Web, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Zendesk | Free trial · from $19/mo | No | Web, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Voiceflow | Pay as you go | Yes | Web, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Relevance AI | Free tier | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| CustomGPT.ai | Free trial · from $99/mo | No | Web, API | Yes | — |
| SiteGPT | Free trial · from $39/mo | No | iOS, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Chatbase | Free trial · from $40/mo | Yes | Web, API, iOS, Android, Command line | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Freshdesk | Free trial · from $19/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
Common questions
- What is the best alternative to Ada?
- ElevenLabs is the closest match: it also covers answering customer support. Fin and Lindy come next. Alternatives are ordered by how many of Ada's tasks they share, then by how popular they are.
- Is there a free alternative to Ada?
- Yes. ElevenLabs, Crisp and Botpress can be used for free. ElevenLabs has a free plan, and paid plans start at $6 per month.
- What is the cheapest alternative to Ada?
- Among paid plans, ElevenLabs starts lowest at $6 per month.
- Which Ada alternatives have a mobile app?
- Crisp, SiteGPT and Chatbase have an iPhone or Android app.