LibreDesk
A modern email-and-live-chat desk in one compact stack, because apparently that was allowed.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-11
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Run Docker Compose with an edited config file, or launch the release binary against PostgreSQL
- Operational Setup
- Docker plus a correct config, encryption key, PostgreSQL/Redis and mail/channel credentials
- Where Your Data Lives
- Records in PostgreSQL, queues/cache in Redis, and uploads on the local filesystem or S3-compatible object storage
- The Catch / Trade-off
- LibreDesk is newer, less proven and has far fewer integrations than Crisp.
Replaces 5 paid apps
up to $193/mo ($2,316/yr) in subscriptions
LibreDesk FAQ
Common questions
Is LibreDesk free and open source?+
LibreDesk is an open-source tool licensed under AGPL-3.0 that runs on self-host. A modern email-and-live-chat desk in one compact stack, because apparently that was allowed.
What paid software does LibreDesk replace?+
LibreDesk serves as a free replacement for 5 paid SaaS applications: Crisp, Front, LiveChat, Tidio, Zendesk, saving up to $193/month ($2,316/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up LibreDesk?+
Installation: Run Docker Compose with an edited config file, or launch the release binary against PostgreSQL. Setup notes: Docker plus a correct config, encryption key, PostgreSQL/Redis and mail/channel credentials
What is the catch or trade-off with LibreDesk?+
LibreDesk is newer, less proven and has far fewer integrations than Crisp.