Typebot vs Wazo
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted chat & communication options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Typebot
Conversational app builder (alternative to Typeform and Landbot)
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Wazo
Full-featured IPBX solution built atop Asterisk with integrated Web
| Feature | Typebot | Wazo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Chat & Communication |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 10,248 | — |
| First released | 2026 | 2020 |
| Replaces | — | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Typebot if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 10.2k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Choose Wazo if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Written in Python
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Typebot or Wazo better?
Neither is universally better. Typebot has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Typebot and Wazo free and open-source?
Yes. Typebot is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Wazo under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Typebot and Wazo with Docker?
Typebot: yes. Wazo: check the project docs for container support.