Self-host tiledesk
1.2.1Open-source live chat with AI chatbots, multichannel
helm install my-tiledesk tiledesk/tiledesk- Stars
- 324
- CPU
- 1 CPU (tiledesk-server), 0.5 CPU (chat21-server, rabbitmq), 0.2 CPU (dashboard, cds, chat21-http-server, chat21-web-widget, chat21-ionic)
- RAM
- 1GB (tiledesk-server), 512MB (chat21-server), 1GB (rabbitmq), 8GB (redis), 4GB (mongodb), 200MB each (dashboard, cds, chat21-http-server, chat21-web-widget, chat21-ionic)
- Storage
- 30 GiB minimum for database volume claim; 8GB rabbitmq, 8GB redis, 100GB mongodb recommended for production
- Ports
- 80 (main entry point (nginx proxy)), 3000 (tiledesk server API), 8004 (Chat21 HTTP server)
tiledesk/tiledesk-serverWhat is tiledesk?
Tiledesk is an open-source live chat platform with built-in AI chatbots, developed in Node.js and Express. It works across web, Android, and iOS channels. The platform includes a visual design studio for building conversation flows without code, a knowledge base powered by retrieval-augmented generation with a Qdrant vector store, and support for multiple messaging channels like WhatsApp Business, Facebook Messenger, Telegram, SMS, and voice. AI agents can hand off complex conversations to human operators with full context, and the system learns from those interactions to improve over time. Extensibility comes through webhooks and REST APIs. Deployment options include Docker Compose for testing and Kubernetes with Helm for production. The core edition uses the MIT license, while advanced capabilities such as single sign-on and higher usage limits are part of a paid enterprise tier.
Should you self-host tiledesk?
tiledesk scores 51/100 on selfhost.directory (how scoring works) and ranks #46 of 110 in Chat. It has 324 GitHub stars.
It shipped 1 stable release in the past year. The latest, 1.2.1, came out on 6 October 2026.
Setup is advanced: plan for several services and some ongoing maintenance. An official Docker image is available. It is MIT-licensed and written mostly in Mustache.
Its closest alternative on selfhost.directory is Zulip (82/100, 26 133 stars). It scores higher overall, so compare the two before you pick. See tiledesk vs Zulip side by side.
Features
- AI Chatbots
- Appointment scheduling
- Conversational Ticketing
- Email Ticketing
- Human in the Loop
- Knowledge base with RAG
- Live Chat
- Multichannel Support
- Multiple LLM providers
- On-premise deployment
- Self-Learning AI
- Single Sign-On (SSO)Enterprise edition only
- Visual Design Studio
- Webhooks and REST API
- WhatsApp Automation
tiledesk README
FAQ
Do I need to provide my credit card details to register?
No credit card is required to start the free trial. Payment details are only needed when the trial ends and you decide to upgrade.
What happens after the free 14-day trial?
Towards the end of the trial, Tiledesk emails you to check if you want to upgrade. To continue using Tiledesk, you must upgrade to a paid plan.
How does the free trial work?
After creating an account, you get instant access to all Tiledesk premium features for 14 days without requiring a credit card.
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