chatwootvshermesclaw
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| chatwoot | hermesclaw | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Customer Support | #46 of 110 in Chat |
| GitHub stars | 38 505 | 754 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 383 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 8 |
| Latest release | v4.19.1 · 24 Oct 2026 | v0.4.0 · 15 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Ruby | Python |
Which one should you pick?
chatwoot scores 84/100 against 51/100 for hermesclaw, so it is the safer default.
chatwoot ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for hermesclaw.
If you want the quickest setup, hermesclaw is easier to run; chatwoot needs more configuration.
chatwoot is growing faster right now (+1 383 stars in 30 days).
chatwoot details →hermesclaw details →