chatwootvsZulip
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| chatwoot | Zulip | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 82/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Customer Support | #1 of 110 in Chat |
| GitHub stars | 38 488 | 26 128 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 366 | +185 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 6 |
| Latest release | v4.19.1 · 24 Oct 2026 | 12.3 · 21 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Ruby | Python |
Which one should you pick?
chatwoot scores 84/100 against 82/100 for Zulip, so it is the safer default.
chatwoot ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Zulip.
If you want the quickest setup, Zulip is easier to run; chatwoot needs more configuration.
chatwoot is growing faster right now (+1 366 stars in 30 days).
chatwoot details →Zulip details →