chat

The premium Open Source alternative to Zendesk

🎯 Best for:Organizations that need full control over customer communication data.

What is chat?

A customer support tool replacing proprietary helpdesks with a self-hosted, privacy-focused alternative. It aggregates messages from web widgets, email, and social platforms into a centralized agent interface.

Tech Stack
JavaScriptSupport & Helpdesk

Why chat?

  • Clean modern UI
  • Conversation assignment rules
  • Internal team chat

Limitations

  • Setup requires DevOps skills
  • Mobile push requires Firebase
  • Reporting is basic in free version
3/5/2026
Last Update
0
Forks
0
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$2,280
/ year (est. based on Zendesk)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
SAVE 100%

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