chatwootvserxes
Two self-hosted Zendesk alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| chatwoot | erxes | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Customer Support | #9 of 21 in CRM |
| GitHub stars | 38 505 | 4 102 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 383 | +18 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 125 |
| Latest release | v4.19.1 · 24 Oct 2026 | 3.4.5 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Ruby | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
chatwoot scores 84/100 against 63/100 for erxes, so it is the safer default.
erxes ships more often: 125 stable releases in the past year, against 18 for chatwoot.
chatwoot is growing faster right now (+1 383 stars in 30 days).
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