Open Source alternative to services like Intercom.io and Smooch

In plain words

This is an open source customer communication platform designed as an alternative to commercial services like Intercom and Smooch. It enables businesses to manage customer conversations and support interactions through a self-hosted solution. Developers and companies preferring open source infrastructure can deploy and customize the platform themselves rather than relying on third-party SaaS providers. The project launched in 2017 and is available on GitHub for anyone to access and contribute to.

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