Replaces it Active Open source · MIT Linux Self-hostable
Self-host
Runs on your own Linux server, with Docker files in the repo. Setup docs are on chatwoot.com.
Free alternatives to LiveChat
Swap LiveChat for Chatwoot and stop paying $228/yr.
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Prices and project data checked · How we check
$228/yr Essential Verified on livechat.com, Oct 17, 2026
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At a glance
| Alternative | Verdict | License | Linux | AUR | Self-host | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatwoot | Replaces it | MIT open source | Yes | — | Yes | 37.7k★ |
LiveChat alternatives: questions
- Is there a free alternative to LiveChat?
- Yes. The free alternative is Chatwoot (open source, MIT).
- How much does LiveChat cost?
- LiveChat's Essential plan costs $19 a month, which is $228 a year (per user per month, billed annually). Source: the official pricing page at livechat.com, checked Oct 17, 2026.
- Which LiveChat alternatives run on Linux?
- Chatwoot (self-hosted server; web UI).
- Can you self-host a LiveChat alternative?
- Yes. Chatwoot runs on your own server.
- Are these LiveChat alternatives open source?
- Yes. It uses OSI-approved open-source licenses: Chatwoot (MIT).
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