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

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Free open source help desk and shared inbox

Overview

ChatwootFreeScout
TypeOpen SourceOpen Source
CategoryCRMCRM
PricingFree (self-hosted)Free (self-hosted)
Self-Hostable
LicenseMITAGPL-3.0

GitHub Metrics

ChatwootFreeScout
Stars28.6k4.2k
Forks6.9k655
Contributors31284
Open Issues1.1k32
Last CommitApr 2026Apr 2026
Latest Release----

Project Health

ChatwootFreeScout
Health Score
87Excellent
70Good

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