- GitHub stars
- 2,251
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Latest release
- 4.95v
12 October 2026 - Last commit
- 12 October 2026
- Runs on
- PHP
Commits per month, last 12 months
647 commits
Replaces
Paid products Live Helper Chat can stand in for.
How to self-host Live Helper Chat
Live Helper Chat runs on PHP. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Live Helper Chat free?
Yes. Live Helper Chat is open source under the Apache-2.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Live Helper Chat?
Yes. Live Helper Chat runs on PHP. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Live Helper Chat replace?
People use Live Helper Chat instead of LiveChat, Intercom or tawk.to.
Is Live Helper Chat still maintained?
The last change to Live Helper Chat's code was on 12 October 2026, with 647 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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