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Libredesk vs Chatwoot: catalog facts
Libredesk	Chatwoot
Free Free and open source to self-host.	Freemium Self-hosting is free; the hosted cloud is paid with a free trial.
Linux, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Single binary keeps deployment simple Docker Compose setup included	Many channels in one shared inbox Can be self-hosted
You run and maintain the server yourself Younger project than established help desks	Self-hosting means running and updating the server yourself AI features are tied to its Captain assistant
Self-hosted	Self-hosted, Hosted service
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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