
More advanced AI customer support agents and robust helpdesk features, but typically higher pricing than Respond.io.
Respond.io records 1,606,802 monthly visits with -8.7% month-over-month growth and Freemium pricing. Trellus records 232,837 monthly visits with +33.9% growth and Paid, Contact for Pricing pricing.

Power and parallel dialer with live AI coaching inside your CRM
| Dimension / Metric | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Official Domain | respond.io | trellus.ai |
| Pricing Model | Freemium | Paid, Contact for Pricing |
| Monthly Visits | 1.61M (1,606,802) | 232.84K (232,837) |
| MoM Traffic Delta | -152.34K (-8.7%) | +58.97K (+33.9%) |
| Primary Market & Share | 🇲🇾 Malaysia (17.4%) | 🇺🇸 United States (72%) |
| Direct Visits / mo | 1.24M | 185.25K |
| User Rating | 4.5 | 4.1 |
| Supported Platforms | Website | Website |

AI-powered customer conversation platform for B2C messaging at scale
Bring WhatsApp, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Telegram, email and web chat into one shared inbox so no customer thread gets lost between apps.
AI agents qualify leads, answer routine questions, route to the right teammate and follow up automatically when conversations go quiet.
Track tags, custom fields, lead status and lifecycle stage per contact, and move deals through a pipeline without a separate CRM.
Reach thousands of customers with one message, and capture new leads directly from social ads and website links.

Power and parallel dialer with live AI coaching inside your CRM
Dial one contact at a time or call up to five lines simultaneously and be connected to whoever answers, directly from supported CRMs and sales platforms.
Eligible contacts are ranked by estimated likelihood of answering so reps spend each call block on the numbers most likely to turn into a conversation.
Suggested replies to questions and objections appear during the live call, with a transcript and notes available for review afterward.
Managers and teammates share a calling room where they can see who is dialing, listen to live conversations and coach reps as they happen.

More advanced AI customer support agents and robust helpdesk features, but typically higher pricing than Respond.io.
SpecialistIntegrates voice calls with robust AI contact center features, but functions more as a complete phone system.
SpecialistIntegrates voice calls with robust AI contact center features, but functions more as a complete phone system.

SpecialistPurpose-built e-commerce helpdesk with deep Shopify integrations, but less generalized multi-channel routing than Respond.io.
Easier setup for live chat and shared inboxes, but less powerful automation workflow builder than Respond.io.
Easier setup for live chat and shared inboxes, but less powerful automation workflow builder than Respond.io.

SpecialistAI-first WhatsApp marketing and engagement platform built on official WhatsApp Business APIs
SpecialistAI-first WhatsApp marketing and engagement platform built on official WhatsApp Business APIs

SpecialistCombines cloud calling and conversation intelligence, but lacks Trellus's dedicated parallel dialing engine.

Simpler chatbot builder and e-commerce integrations, but fewer advanced multi-channel routing options than Respond.io.
Simpler chatbot builder and e-commerce integrations, but fewer advanced multi-channel routing options than Respond.io.

Streamlined team inbox for WhatsApp and messaging apps, but lacks Respond.io's advanced AI agent workflow builder.
Streamlined team inbox for WhatsApp and messaging apps, but lacks Respond.io's advanced AI agent workflow builder.

Solid multi-channel helpdesk and live chat features, but less sophisticated visual workflow automation than Respond.io.
Solid multi-channel helpdesk and live chat features, but less sophisticated visual workflow automation than Respond.io.

Strong omnichannel routing across social messaging apps, but less extensive enterprise ticketing features than Respond.io.

SpecialistOffers VoIP phone systems and virtual numbers with AI capabilities, but lacks advanced parallel calling tools.
SpecialistOffers VoIP phone systems and virtual numbers with AI capabilities, but lacks advanced parallel calling tools.

Offers powerful parallel dialing and agentic cold calling features, but lacks Trellus's built-in live coaching overlays.