
Chatwoot
9.4#1 in help desk softwareFrom $19 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Chatwoot | Deskwoot |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Chatwoot is an AI-powered, open-source customer support platform with an omnichannel support desk and knowledge base. | Deskwoot combines a customer support inbox, AI bot, AI Copilot, help center, and automation in one platform. |
| Security | Chatwoot states that it is SOC 2 Type II certified, GDPR compliant, and encrypts data at rest and in transit with AES-256 using AWS KMS hardware security modules. | Deskwoot says customer data is hosted in the EU and describes TLS encryption in transit, encryption at rest, malware scanning, and tenant-isolated file storage. |
Chatwoot suits support, sales, or engagement teams that want to manage multiple conversation channels together. It also fits teams that need self-hosting, API access, or a shared knowledge base.
The free Hacker plan is aimed at solo founders, while Startup suits teams needing a help center and AI bot. Business and Enterprise are positioned for multi-team, multilingual, compliance, SLA, or API needs.