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Chatwoot

Chatwoot

Open-source customer support platform

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AI-powered, open-source customer support for live chat, email, WhatsApp, and social. Self-host or use our cloud: an alternative to Intercom and Zendesk.

Chatwoot is a free alternative to Intercom and Zendesk.

Open-source platform for omnichannel customer support with live chat, email, WhatsApp, voice and AI assistance.

for
Support teams and businesses that need unified, multi-channel customer service.
pricing
freemium · free trial
license
open source
chatwoot/chatwoot 38k 9.2kRubyupdated a day ago
works withOutlookGmailIMAP/SMTPTwilioWhatsApp BusinessInstagramMessengerAPIWebhooks

Key features

6 features of Chatwoot
  • Unified Inbox — All conversations from web chat, email, social and messaging channels appear in a single threaded view.
  • AI Agent Captain — Automates routine replies, suggests FAQs, translates messages and drafts responses.
  • Voice Calls — Inbound/outbound calls via Twilio or WhatsApp are logged in the same inbox with transcription.
  • Help Center — Self-service knowledge base with multi-language articles and AI-powered search.
  • Automation & Macros — Rule-based actions, playbooks and macros run automatically or with one click.
  • Open API & Webhooks — Send messages, create channels and listen to events to integrate with any stack.

Use cases

  • Answer common support queries instantly with AI-drafted replies
  • Handle phone support without separate desk phones using Twilio integration
  • Provide 24/7 self-service via a branded help center
  • Route WhatsApp and Instagram messages into a single support queue

Chatwoot pricing

  • Hacker$0/agent per monthUp to 2 agents · 500 conversations/month · Live chat only
  • Startups$19/agent per monthUnlimited conversations · All channels · Captain AI 300 credits · Help center
  • Business$39/agent per monthVoice included · Captain AI 500 credits · Teams & automation · Help center
  • Enterprise$99/agent per monthSSO / SAML · Audit logs · Captain AI 800 credits · 3-year data retention

Chatwoot vs alternatives

ChatwootIntercom
Best forOmnichannel support with AI agentProprietary omnichannel support
PricingFreemiumSubscription
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  • Chatwoot vs Intercom: Intercom is a proprietary SaaS platform with similar omnichannel features but is not open source.

Chatwoot FAQ

What does the free Hacker plan include?+

It allows up to 2 agents, 500 monthly conversations and live-chat channels, but no voice, AI, help center or automation features.

Can I add more Captain AI credits?+

Yes, additional credits are $20 per 1,000 credits and can be purchased from the billing dashboard.

Where is my data stored?+

Chatwoot Cloud runs on AWS in the United States; self-hosted options let you store data wherever you choose.

Do you offer discounts for open-source projects?+

Open-source projects and nonprofits can get the Startups plan free of charge by contacting hello@chatwoot.com.

How do I upgrade my plan?+

Upgrade anytime from Settings → Billing in the dashboard; you can also change payment method there.

Summarized by DevHunt from chatwoot.com · Oct 7, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.

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