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Rocket.Chat

OPEN SRC

Communications platform that puts data protection first (alternative to Gitter.im and Slack).

VG SCORE
9.5

Product Details

PricingOpen Source
Free Trial30 days
API✅ REST + GraphQL
Learning CurveModerate
Integrations10 available

■ INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING — Weekly tool drops. No spam.

PROS & CONS

STRENGTHS

  • Highly customizable due to open-source nature
  • No user limits on the free, self-hosted version
  • Strong data privacy and security controls

WEAKNESSES

  • Self-hosting requires significant technical expertise and IT resources
  • The user interface can feel less polished than commercial competitors

KEY FEATURES

End-to-End Encryption

Secure messaging for private conversations.

Self-Hosting

Full control by deploying on your own servers.

Omnichannel Inbox

Manage customer chats from various sources in one place.

Audio & Video Conferencing

Built-in real-time meeting capabilities.

WHO IS Rocket.Chat BEST FOR?

Open-source project communities

Ideal for collaborative developer teams seeking a free, customizable alternative to Slack or Gitter.

Enterprise IT and security teams

Best for organizations requiring secure, self-hosted communication with full data control and compliance.

INTEGRATIONS

PipedriveGitHubJenkinsHubSpotMicrosoft TeamsJiraGoogle DriveZapierSlackConfluence

TECHNICAL DETAILS

LEARNING CURVE
MODERATE — FEW HOURS
FREE TRIAL

30 days

API

REST + GRAPHQL

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