ChatterMatevserxes
Two self-hosted Zendesk alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ChatterMate | erxes | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 46/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #12 of 14 in Customer Support | #9 of 21 in CRM |
| GitHub stars | 150 | 4 102 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +18 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 125 |
| Latest release | v1.0.27 · 19 Oct 2026 | 3.4.5 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
erxes scores 63/100 against 46/100 for ChatterMate, so it is the safer default.
erxes ships more often: 125 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for ChatterMate.
erxes is growing faster right now (+18 stars in 30 days).
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