Chatwoot replaces 14 paid apps
One open-source tool, 14 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.
licenseMIT
runsyour server
installDocker Compose on a Linux VM, followed by environment, database, reverse-proxy and TLS configuration
dataApplication data in PostgreSQL, queues/cache in Redis, and attachments on local disk or S3-compatible/cloud object storage
setupProvisioning a Linux server and correctly wiring DNS/TLS, SMTP, PostgreSQL/Redis and storage
facts verified 2026-08-11
A proper support inbox with chat, email and a help center; free software, billable server chores.
the catchIt has less mature enterprise reporting, administration, marketplace integration and support operations than Zendesk, while self-hosting adds upkeep.
the verdict →all Zendesk alternatives →
Conversaciones de correo electrónico y Shopify comparten una bandeja de entrada; fontanería útil para ecommerce, sin las automatizaciones más profundas de tienda de Gorgias.
the verdict →
Una bandeja de entrada de soporte adecuada con chat, correo y centro de ayuda; software gratis, tareas de servidor facturables.
the catchYou replace Crisp's managed service with Docker, upgrades, backups and channel-deliverability work.
the verdict →all Crisp alternatives →
A proper support inbox with chat, email and a help center; free software, billable server chores.
the catchYou give up Tidio's hosted simplicity and take responsibility for Chatwoot's server, upgrades, backups and email delivery.
the verdict →all Tidio alternatives →
Una bandeja de entrada de soporte adecuada con chat, correo y centro de ayuda; software gratuito, tareas de servidor facturables.
the catchIt is support-inbox oriented and weaker than Front for email-first shared drafting, internal collaboration, routing rules and multi-inbox operations.
the verdict →all Front alternatives →
Una bandeja de entrada de soporte adecuada con chat, correo y centro de ayuda; software gratuito, tareas de servidor facturables.
the catchChatwoot is broader and self-hosted, but its email conversation experience and Beacon-style polish are less focused than Help Scout's.
the verdict →all Help Scout alternatives →
Una bandeja de entrada de soporte como debe ser, con chat, correo y centro de ayuda; software gratuito, tareas de servidor facturables.
the catchYou trade LiveChat's managed uptime, upgrades and deliverability for operating a multi-service server yourself.
the verdict →all LiveChat alternatives →
Una bandeja de entrada de soporte adecuada con chat, correo electrónico y centro de ayuda; software gratuito, tareas de servidor facturables.
the catchIt is a broader omnichannel stack that requires self-hosting rather than Groove's simple managed shared mailbox.
the verdict →all Groove alternatives →
Una bandeja de soporte completa con chat, correo y centro de ayuda; software gratuito, tareas de servidor facturables.
the catchThe software is the same core, but you lose Chatwoot Cloud's managed upgrades, backups, monitoring and incident response.
the verdict →all Chatwoot Cloud alternatives →
Una bandeja de entrada de soporte adecuada con chat, correo y centro de ayuda; software gratuito, tareas de servidor facturables.
the catchChatwoot is omnichannel-first and self-hosted, so Freshdesk's mature email-ticket workflow, reporting and managed operations are weaker or become your job.
the verdict →all Freshdesk alternatives →
Correo colaborativo con notas privadas, menciones y asignación de propiedad; también gestiona el chat cuando Missive hacía demasiado.
the catchIt handles ownership and private notes but loses Missive's chat-like email collaboration and broader team-communication polish.
the verdict →all Missive alternatives →
Correo, chat en vivo y mensajería con asignaciones, notas y automatizaciones; el autoalojamiento añade una pequeña infraestructura Rails.
the verdict →
Una bandeja de soporte completa con asignaciones y automatizaciones; reemplaza la capa sobre Gmail en lugar de vivir dentro de él.
the catchAssignments and private notes work, but the team leaves Gmail and does support in a separate application.
the verdict →all Hiver alternatives →
Una bandeja de soporte completa con chat, email y centro de ayuda; software gratis, tareas de servidor facturables.
the catchIt is weaker than Intercom in proactive messaging, AI automation, product tours, customer-data segmentation and the breadth of supported channels and integrations.
the verdict →all Intercom alternatives →last updated 2026-08-11 · up to $4,248/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list
