chatwootvsRocket.Chat
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| chatwoot | Rocket.Chat | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 82/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Customer Support | #1 of 13 in Instant Messaging |
| GitHub stars | 38 505 | 46 348 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 383 | +187 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 36 |
| Latest release | v4.19.1 · 24 Oct 2026 | 8.5.4 · 16 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Ruby | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
chatwoot scores 84/100 against 82/100 for Rocket.Chat, so it is the safer default.
Rocket.Chat ships more often: 36 stable releases in the past year, against 18 for chatwoot.
If you want the quickest setup, Rocket.Chat is easier to run; chatwoot needs more configuration.
chatwoot is growing faster right now (+1 383 stars in 30 days).
chatwoot details →Rocket.Chat details →