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tawk.to alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave tawk.to: branding on the widget unless you pay to remove it, and dated interface. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces tawk.to, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Crisp currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Chatwoot logoChatwootOpen sourceYesWeb, iOS, Android +14 of 459.6
  1. Chatwoot logo

    1. ChatwootTop pick

    Best for: Teams that want an Intercom-style inbox they can self-host and control

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from tawk.to

    Open-source chat and inbox you can self-host without branding.

    Pros

    • Open source and self-hostable
    • Many channels, including WhatsApp and Telegram
    • Free cloud tier for very small teams

    Cons

    • Thinner reporting and integrations than big suites
    • Self-hosting means managing upgrades yourself
    • Some advanced features are paid enterprise extras
    Visit Chatwoot Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Chatwoot a good tawk.to alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026chatwoot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free cloud plan
    Up to 2 agents
    Checked Oct 25, 2026chatwoot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Paid cloud plan
    From $19 per agent/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026chatwoot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Linux VM, Docker or Kubernetes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026developers.chatwoot.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best tawk.to alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Crisp logo

Best tawk.to alternative for most people

Crisp

More modern interface and AI agent, with a free plan to start.

Chatwoot logo

Best tawk.to alternative for a free option

Chatwoot

Open-source chat and inbox you can self-host without branding.

Tidio logo

Best tawk.to alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Tidio

Small-business chat with a strong AI bot and Shopify focus.

Chatwoot logo

Best tawk.to alternative for open source

Chatwoot

Open-source chat and inbox you can self-host without branding.

Chatwoot logo

Best tawk.to alternative for self-hosting

Chatwoot

Open-source chat and inbox you can self-host without branding.

LiveChat logo

Best tawk.to alternative for Mac

LiveChat

Paid, polished live chat for teams that rely on chat for sales.

Crisp logo

Best tawk.to alternative for Windows

Crisp

More modern interface and AI agent, with a free plan to start.

Crisp logo

Best tawk.to alternative for Linux

Crisp

More modern interface and AI agent, with a free plan to start.

Smartsupp logo

Best tawk.to alternative for iPhone and Android

Smartsupp

Free tier plus ecommerce-friendly chat, popular in Europe.

Crisp logo

Best tawk.to alternative for working in the browser

Crisp

More modern interface and AI agent, with a free plan to start.

tawk.to alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to tawk.to?

Crisp ranks first right now. More modern interface and AI agent, with a free plan to start. Tidio and Chatwoot follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to tawk.to?

Yes. Crisp (free plan + paid), Tidio (free plan + paid), Chatwoot (open source) and Smartsupp (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to tawk.to?

Yes: Chatwoot. Chatwoot can also be self-hosted.

Which tawk.to alternatives work on Linux?

Crisp runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from tawk.to?

The complaints we hear most: branding on the widget unless you pay to remove it; dated interface; limited reporting and integrations.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces tawk.to, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.