chatwootvsWindowsinDocker
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| chatwoot | WindowsinDocker | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 83/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Customer Support | #1 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 38 507 | 53 715 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 385 | +330 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 11 |
| Latest release | v4.19.1 · 24 Oct 2026 | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Ruby | Shell |
Which one should you pick?
chatwoot scores 84/100 against 83/100 for WindowsinDocker, so it is the safer default.
chatwoot ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for WindowsinDocker.
If you want the quickest setup, WindowsinDocker is easier to run; chatwoot needs more configuration.
chatwoot is growing faster right now (+1 385 stars in 30 days).
chatwoot details →WindowsinDocker details →