Chatwoot vs Gladly
Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs
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Chatwoot
Open-source customer engagement platform — self-hosted Intercom alternative
4.3
Editorial RatingQuick Comparison
Rating
4.3
vs4.7
Starting Price
Free
vs$null
Pricing Model
freemium
vsenterprise
Feature
Chatwoot
Gladly
Omnichannel inbox
Live chat widget
Chatbots
WhatsApp integration
Automation rules
Self-hosting
People-Centered Service
Omnichannel
AI and Automation
Knowledge Base
Workforce Management
Quality Management
Chatwoot Pros
- Full-featured Intercom alternative for free (self-hosted)
- Omnichannel — chat, email, social, WhatsApp
- Good documentation and API
- Active community
Chatwoot Cons
- Cloud plans limited by conversation count
- Some features less mature than Intercom
- Self-hosted needs Redis + PostgreSQL
Gladly Pros
- Unique people-centered approach vs ticket-based
- Single conversation thread across all channels
- Excellent voice and messaging integration
- Strong focus on customer context and history
- Built-in workforce management tools
- High agent satisfaction scores
Gladly Cons
- Enterprise pricing only with no self-serve option
- Smaller integration marketplace than Zendesk
- Not suitable for very small teams or startups
- Implementation requires significant planning
- Fewer third-party apps and extensions
- Reporting customization could be improved