chatwootvsWA-AKG
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| chatwoot | WA-AKG | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Customer Support | #30 of 110 in Chat |
| GitHub stars | 38 493 | 800 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 371 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 7 |
| Latest release | v4.19.1 · 24 Oct 2026 | v1.7.0 · 19 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Ruby | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
chatwoot scores 84/100 against 56/100 for WA-AKG, so it is the safer default.
chatwoot ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for WA-AKG.
If you want the quickest setup, WA-AKG is easier to run; chatwoot needs more configuration.
chatwoot is growing faster right now (+1 371 stars in 30 days).
chatwoot details →WA-AKG details →