Gorgias alternatives
Killing $10-900/mo by tickets (~$120/yr) — here are 2 verified escapes, honest trade-offs included.
the answer medium migration
Chatwoot · Free / self-host free ⭐ 36.2K stars Shopify/ecommerce integrations plus omnichannel inboxes, self-hosted.
you stop paying $10-900/mo by tickets → keep ~$120/yr
head-to-head
| Gorgias | Chatwoot | |
|---|---|---|
| price | $10-900/mo by tickets | Free / self-host free |
| self-hostable | no | yes |
| license | proprietary | MIT |
| verified | — | 2026-08 |
| migration | — | medium effort |
free & open source (2)
Free / self-host free
Shopify/ecommerce integrations plus omnichannel inboxes, self-hosted.
trade-offs: Ecommerce macros less turnkey
github →faq
What is the best free alternative to Gorgias?
Chatwoot is the top free option — Shopify/ecommerce integrations plus omnichannel inboxes, self-hosted.
How much can I save by switching from Gorgias?
Gorgias costs $10-900/mo by tickets, so switching to a free alternative saves roughly $120/year per seat.
Can Gorgias be self-hosted?
Yes — Chatwoot and UVdesk can be self-hosted for free.