Side-by-side open source comparison

ChatwootOpen Source

Open source customer engagement platform — alternative to Intercom for live chat and support

EspoCRMOpen Source

Open source CRM application with a clean UI and extensive customization options

Overview

ChatwootEspoCRM

TypeOpen SourceOpen Source

CategoryCRMCRM

PricingFree (self-hosted)Free (self-hosted)

Self-Hostable

LicenseMITGPL-3.0

GitHub Metrics

ChatwootEspoCRM

Stars28.6k2.9k

Forks6.9k834

Contributors31253

Open Issues1.1k58

Last CommitApr 2026Apr 2026

Latest Release----

ChatwootEspoCRM

Health Score

87Excellent

68Good

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