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Chatwoot vs FreeScout
Side-by-side facts from the catalog. No overall winner - pick from license, hosting, and activity differences.
| Attribute | Chatwoot | FreeScout |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 37,384 | 4,576 |
| License | Custom | AGPL-3.0 |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Docker noted | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud / hosted | Yes | — |
| Primary language | Ruby | PHP |
| Last commit | 2026-10-01 | 2026-09-30 |
| Difficulty | Moderate | Easy |
| Forks | 9.1k | 726 |
| Star growth | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Pricing | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Integrations | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Alternative to | Intercom | Intercom |
Best for Chatwoot
Support teams that want live chat and a shared inbox on infrastructure they control.
Best for FreeScout
Teams whose support work is mostly email.