chatwootvsMisskey
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| chatwoot | Misskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Customer Support | #1 of 5 in Fediverse |
| GitHub stars | 38 505 | 11 365 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 383 | +37 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 9 |
| Latest release | v4.19.1 · 24 Oct 2026 | 2026.10.1 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Ruby | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
chatwoot scores 84/100 against 74/100 for Misskey, so it is the safer default.
chatwoot ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Misskey.
If you want the quickest setup, Misskey is easier to run; chatwoot needs more configuration.
chatwoot is growing faster right now (+1 383 stars in 30 days).
chatwoot details →Misskey details →