Architecture and migration
Sizing, target environment, data transfer, cutover and recovery are resolved before production operations.
WZ-IT plans, installs and operates Chatwoot as managed hosting, in your cloud or on premises. Depending on the target design, we also provide migration, secure network and identity integration, monitoring, backups, updates, integrations and further development.
The following are trademarks of their respective owners: Chatwoot (Chatwoot Inc.). WZ-IT is an independent service provider and has no business, partnership, or contractual relationship with these companies. We offer independent migration, installation, hosting, and operations services.
Chatwoot is a modern open-source customer engagement platform that unifies all your customer conversations in one place. With powerful features for live chat, email, social media, and more, Chatwoot provides a seamless experience for support teams.
As a self-hosted solution, you retain control over data location and access while benefiting from a mature, scalable platform that grows with your business.
We install, host and operate Chatwoot for your company - either on our secure, privacy-focused infrastructure in Germany or other locations, as well as on-premise in your own environment.
We provide 24/7 monitoring, backups and maintenance for your Chatwoot instance. Human response times and support coverage follow the selected service level. Note: Chatwoot Enterprise features (advanced reporting, SLA management, custom roles, Captain AI, audit logs, white-label branding) live in the /enterprise/ directory and require a paid Chatwoot Enterprise subscription - we support selection and coordination of the appropriate licence; the licence agreement is concluded with the respective vendor.
Communicate directly with your customers through a modern chat widget that seamlessly integrates into your website and provides real-time notifications.
Unite all communication channels - email, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and more - in one central platform.
Boost efficiency with automatic responses, routing rules, and scheduled actions that handle repetitive tasks.
Internal notes, mentions and shared inboxes support coordinated handling processes across teams.
Gain valuable insights through comprehensive reports on response times, customer satisfaction, and team performance.
Customize chat widgets, email templates, and workflows to perfectly match your brand identity and processes.
Connect Chatwoot with your existing tools like Slack, Zapier, Shopify, and many more for a smooth workflow.
Stay productive on the go with native iOS and Android apps that provide all essential features anywhere.
Captain AI capabilities and external model calls depend on the plan and configuration. We confirm licensing, data flows and required credits before activation.
Convert conversations into structured tickets and track them with priorities, tags, and custom statuses.
Create detailed reports and dashboards for performance analysis and continuous improvement of your service.
Transport encryption and basic roles can be complemented by plan-dependent custom roles, SSO/SAML and audit capabilities. We confirm the required plan in advance.
Professional installation on your infrastructure - on-premise, cloud or hybrid
In your data center
AWS, Azure, Hetzner & more
Advanced architecture after technical and licence assessment
Secure access and access control for your installation
WireGuard, NetBird or Tailscale
Directly or through an upstream identity layer
Depends on application, edition and identity provider
Fail2Ban, Rate Limiting, IP Whitelisting
We set up secure VPN access to your installation - ideal for remote work and external employees.
Full-service installation with no hidden costs
Chatwoot is the open-source challenger to Zendesk and Intercom. The clean API architecture enables integrations that would be impossible or expensive in proprietary systems.
Chatwoot offers two API worlds: Client APIs for custom widgets on your website and Agent APIs for backend control. We use both for seamless CX.
Every conversation, every message triggers events. We use these triggers to push data to CRM systems or call external AI services for analysis.
We extend the agent interface by embedding your internal tools (order overview, user details) directly via iframe into Chatwoot's sidebar.
How we implement Chatwoot development in practice.
Support agents can't see what the customer ordered in chat.
A dashboard app loads the order history live from Shopify/Magento based on email address and displays it directly next to the chat window.
Too many inquiries outside business hours.
Middleware intercepts new messages, sends them to an LLM (OpenAI/LocalAI) with company knowledge, and generates a response. Status is set to 'Bot-Answered'.
Leads from chat must be manually transferred to CRM.
As soon as a chat is tagged 'Sales-Lead', our service automatically creates the contact in HubSpot/Salesforce and saves the chat transcript as a note.
We do more than provide an application. WZ-IT designs the technical architecture, integrates network and identity, operates the agreed scope and develops integrations when the standard product is not enough.
Sizing, target environment, data transfer, cutover and recovery are resolved before production operations.
SSO, secure access, internal systems and existing security components are integrated appropriately.
Updates, backups, technical monitoring and response paths follow a transparent operational scope.
APIs, automation and custom extensions can be delivered beyond basic deployment.
The exact scope depends on the application, edition, infrastructure and criticality. Vendor licences and non-standard components are quoted separately.
A business application becomes a resilient part of the process landscape only when data flows, roles, communication paths and interfaces are clearly defined.
Employees, customers, partners and automated processes use defined roles and entry points.
TLS, firewall rules, reverse proxies or private network paths are designed around the platform's exposure.
Local accounts, SSO, directories, service accounts and emergency access are connected through clear roles.
Business features, workflows, roles and configuration are deployed reproducibly and kept up to date.
Business data, attachments, retention, export and consistent backups.
Email, documents, notifications and optional background services.
Controlled connections to CRM, ERP, directories, payment or third-party systems.
The diagram is a resilient target model. Its implementation depends on edition, data flows, load, availability objectives and existing infrastructure.
A clearly defined operating scope instead of an opaque hosting flat fee.
Compute, applications, storage and response are shown separately. You can see what ongoing operations include and which requirements need a technical assessment.
We also design custom Chatwoot architectures, integrations and migrations. Contact us for a technical assessment.
One managed standard Chatwoot application is included in the Starter workload. Every service level also includes flexible expert time for planned work during regular service hours. Select compute, additional applications, storage and the appropriate service level.
A workload is one compute instance with the applications agreed for it.
One standard app per workload is already included. Additional dedicated servers count as separate workloads.
€79.90 per started TB and month, including daily encrypted offsite backup with 7-day retention.
Whether you run Chatwoot in-house or need to host confidentiality-professional data §203-ready - we build, operate and maintain Chatwoot on an encrypted on-site server. Data never leaves the building in cleartext.
See Chatwoot on-premise
Everything you need to know about Chatwoot
Chatwoot is an open-source customer support and communication platform that allows companies to centrally manage customer conversations from various channels. All conversations come together in a shared inbox.
Chatwoot supports website live chat, email, social media, and messaging services like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Telegram, Twitter (DMs), and more - all collected in one dashboard.
Yes - Chatwoot offers a customizable live chat widget that can be adapted to your website with colors, language, and branding. Visitors can chat directly and support sees the conversation in the shared inbox.
Yes - Chatwoot offers an integrated help center / knowledge base module. FAQs, guides, or help pages can be maintained there and customers can find answers independently.
Yes - Chatwoot can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure, ensuring full control over data and privacy. At WZ-IT, we handle the installation, configuration, and ongoing operation for you.
WZ-IT offers fully managed Chatwoot hosting on privacy-focused infrastructure in Germany. Alternatively, we install and configure Chatwoot on your own infrastructure or on-premise in your data center.
Chatwoot supports conversation assignment, internal notes, labels/tags, multi-user inboxes, private notes, and team collaboration - ideal for support or service teams.
Yes - Chatwoot offers automation features and the ability to use chatbots or bot integrations. This allows routine requests to be processed automatically or pre-filtered.
Yes - Chatwoot is internationally usable and supports multiple languages, which is relevant for global or multilingual teams.
Chatwoot centralizes all communication channels - no more juggling between emails, messengers, or chat widgets. Plus there's filtering, automation, history tracking, team collaboration, and self-service options via help center.
Chatwoot is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, online shops, service providers, support teams, startups, or generally organizations that use multiple communication channels and value control, flexibility, and data privacy.
Yes - Chatwoot offers reports and analytics on chats, responses, team performance, ticket volume, etc., so support can be efficiently measured and optimized.
For self-hosting, you typically need a Linux server (e.g., Ubuntu, Debian), database backend (PostgreSQL + Redis), and possibly web and mail server / IMAP configuration for email support. With WZ-IT Managed Hosting, we take care of all technical details.
Yes - Chatwoot is open source. The source code is freely accessible, so the system can be customized, extended, and self-hosted - high flexibility and full control over data and functionality.
Yes - Chatwoot is flexible and can be used for both external customer service and internal ticket or service desk processes. It's suitable for helpdesk, support, IT service, or internal communication.
Our managed service includes installation, configuration, ongoing maintenance, updates, backups, monitoring, and support. You can focus on your customer service while we handle the technical operations.
Yes - with appropriately sized infrastructure, optimized database, and hosting setup, Chatwoot can also scale for larger teams and high volumes. WZ-IT advises you on the right configuration.
Yes - Chatwoot offers APIs, webhooks, and integration options, so you can connect CRM systems, other tools, or automations.
Yes - Chatwoot allows customization of the chat widget (colors, text, language), branding, and configuration, so the customer experience matches your corporate design.
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No risk: worst case, you leave with a clearer understanding of your project than before.


“WZ-IT's advice on our Azure migration was technically sound and completely non-binding right from the intro call - we took away a great deal.”
Whether a specific IT challenge or just an idea - we look forward to the exchange. In a brief conversation, we'll evaluate together if and how your project fits with WZ-IT.
Timo Wevelsiep & Robin Zins
Managing Directors of WZ-IT
