Omnichannel support with self-hosting, beyond the Shopify ecosystem
Re:amaze has strong Shopify integrations but is tightly coupled to the e-commerce ecosystem. Chatwoot serves any business type with 12+ channels, AI copilot, self-hosting, and transparent per-agent pricing, whether you run a shop or a SaaS.
- 12+ channels including WhatsApp, Telegram, TikTok, and LINE
- Works for any business type, not just e-commerce
- Captain AI copilot for faster agent responses
- Free plan available on live chat, with all channels included on paid plans
- Self-host for data sovereignty and compliance
At a glance
Works beyond e-commerce
- Chatwoot
- Yes
- Re:amaze
- No
AI copilot
- Chatwoot
- Yes
- Re:amaze
- No
Free plan
- Chatwoot
- Yes
- Re:amaze
- No
Self-hosted option
- Chatwoot
- Yes
- Re:amaze
- No
Open source
- Chatwoot
- Yes
- Re:amaze
- No
Feature comparison
See how Chatwoot and Re:amaze compare across key features.
| Feature | Chatwoot | Re:amaze |
|---|---|---|
| Messaging Channels | ||
| Website live chat | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | No | |
| Instagram DMs | Yes | Yes |
| Facebook Messenger | Yes | Yes |
| Telegram | Yes | No |
| LINE | Yes | No |
| SMS | Yes | Yes |
| TikTok DMs | Yes | No |
| API channel | Yes | Yes |
| AI & Automation | ||
| AI copilot for agents | Yes | No |
| AI-powered replies | Yes | No |
| Chatbots / bot builder | Yes | Yes |
| Automation rules | Yes | Yes |
| Canned responses | Yes | Yes |
| SLA management | Yes | No |
| Team Collaboration | ||
| Shared inbox | Yes | Yes |
| Private notes | Yes | Yes |
| Team assignments | Yes | Yes |
| Agent collision detection | Yes | Yes |
| Labels and tags | Yes | Yes |
| Contact segments | Yes | No |
| Reporting & Analytics | ||
| Conversation reports | Yes | Yes |
| Agent performance reports | Yes | Yes |
| CSAT reports | Yes | Yes |
| Live dashboard | Yes | Yes |
| Team reports | Yes | No |
| Custom report filters | Yes | No |
| Deployment & Security | ||
| Cloud hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted option | Yes | No |
| Open-source code | Yes | No |
| SSO / SAML | Yes | No |
| Audit logs | Yes | No |
| Custom data retention | Yes | No |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
Why teams switch from Re:amaze
Common pain points that lead teams to explore alternatives.
E-commerce focused
Re:amaze is built primarily for Shopify and e-commerce teams. If your business isn't e-commerce, much of the product isn't relevant. Chatwoot works for any industry.
No AI copilot
Re:amaze lacks an AI copilot for reply drafting, conversation summaries, or automated answers. Agents handle everything manually.
No self-hosting option
Re:amaze is cloud-only. Teams needing on-premise deployment or data residency controls have no option.
Limited messaging channels
Re:amaze supports chat, email, social, and SMS. It lacks native Telegram, LINE, TikTok, and other channels that Chatwoot includes.
How Chatwoot is different
What makes Chatwoot the right choice over Re:amaze.
Industry-agnostic platform
Supports e-commerce, SaaS, services, and any other business type. Not locked to Shopify or any ecosystem.
Captain AI copilot
Captain suggests responses, identifies customer needs, and summarizes conversations. Re:amaze has no AI copilot.
12+ messaging channels
WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, TikTok, LINE, SMS, and more. More native channels than Re:amaze.
Transparent per-agent pricing
Simple pricing from free to $99/agent/mo. All messaging channels included on every paid plan.
Self-host anywhere
Deploy on your own infrastructure. Meet data residency requirements Re:amaze cannot.
Open source codebase
The entire codebase is public. Customize it, audit it, or contribute back. You're never stuck.
Common questions
Answers to frequently asked questions about switching from Re:amaze to Chatwoot.
Is Chatwoot good for e-commerce support?
Yes. Chatwoot supports all the channels shoppers use: WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, live chat, and email. Custom attributes and automation rules let you build e-commerce workflows. It also works for non-e-commerce businesses.
Does Chatwoot integrate with Shopify?
Chatwoot integrates with Shopify via its API and webhooks. You can pull order data into conversations, trigger automations based on events, and more.
Can I migrate from Re:amaze to Chatwoot?
Yes. Chatwoot offers CSV import for contacts and the REST API supports programmatic data migration from Re:amaze.
Does Chatwoot offer FAQ and knowledge base like Re:amaze?
Yes. Chatwoot includes a built-in help center with articles, categories, and multilingual support for customer self-service.
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