
Chatwoot
9.4#1 in help desk softwareFrom $19 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Chatwoot | Znuny |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2016 | 2013 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| 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. | Znuny provides granular permission controls, and its release downloads include SHA-256 checksums and PGP signatures for verification. |
| Support | Community Edition support is provided through Discord and GitHub, while Premium Support adds priority email support and Enterprise includes phone support and developer office hours. | Support contracts cover configuration, installation, updates, troubleshooting, performance tuning, backup, and recovery, with defined service levels and response times. |
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.
Znuny suits service and IT teams that need configurable ticket workflows, self-service, and multiple deployment options. Organizations wanting hosting or defined support arrangements can also consider its paid services.