
Best Open-Source Alternatives to Intercom: Chatwoot vs Papercups
If you’re in the market for a customer messaging and support tool but want to avoid expensive proprietary platforms like Intercom, open-source software provides powerful, flexible, and privacy-respecting alternatives. Two of the leading open-source options are Chatwoot and Papercups. Both offer core features like live chat, messaging integrations, and multi-channel support — but they differ in philosophy, use cases, and scalability. In this post, we’ll explore what makes Chatwoot and Papercups stand out, compare their strengths, and help you decide which is the best choice for your business. ...