ChatbotXvswacrm
Two self-hosted WATI alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ChatbotX | wacrm | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 52/100 | 57/100 |
| Rank in category | #9 of 12 in Marketing Automation | #14 of 21 in CRM |
| GitHub stars | 1 042 | 2 627 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +37 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.16.0 · 24 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
wacrm scores 57/100 against 52/100 for ChatbotX, so it is the safer default.
ChatbotX ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for wacrm.
If you want the quickest setup, wacrm is easier to run; ChatbotX needs more configuration.
wacrm is growing faster right now (+37 stars in 30 days).