Rocket.Chat AlternativesTop Group Chat Apps & Team Collaboration Tools like Rocket.Chat

Rocket.Chat is described as 'Open-source messaging platform with real-time group, direct, and private chats, file sharing, video conferencing, custom integrations, and self-hosting' and is a very popular Group Chat app in the social & communications category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Rocket.Chat for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac apps. The best Rocket.Chat alternative is Element. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Element or Discord. Other great apps like Rocket.Chat are Jitsi Meet, Slack, Mattermost and Zulip.

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Rocket.Chat alternatives are mainly Group Chat Apps, but if you're looking for Team Collaboration Tools or Video Calling Apps you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Self-Hosted and Self-Hosted + Open Source. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Rocket.Chat.
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  1. Element icon

    Element

     790 likes

    Provides secure collaboration with end-to-end encryption, supporting chat, voice, and video calls. Available on all major platforms, it enables digital sovereignty with a decentralized design and interoperability through bridges to systems like Slack and Teams. Includes enterprise-grade SaaS.

    314 Element alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Snapcraft
    Video calls for desktop and mobile
     
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    Element vs Rocket.Chat Comments
    James AI
    Positive
    1

    Yes its their main competitor, except for the omnichannel feature

    • Element is Free Personal and Open SourceRocket.Chat is Freemium and Open Source
    • Element is Privacy focused and LightweightRocket.Chat is not according to our users
  2. Discord icon

    Discord

     1113 likes

    An integrated platform for text and voice communications. Offers tailored channels for different topics, customizable moderation tools, low latency for fluency, and managed user roles for optimal community facilitation.

    188 Discord alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Epic Games Store
    • Flathub
    • Electron
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
    Desktop UI
     
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    Discord vs Rocket.Chat Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    24

    Discord has nothing to do with Rocket.chat and their purposes are completely different. Should be removed from this list

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Discord is not team chat software, it's for large gaming communities.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -14

    It does exactly what the rocketchat is able to, and even more.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Discord is Freemium and ProprietaryRocket.Chat is Freemium and Open Source
  4. Matrix icon

    Matrix

     392 likes

    Open standard protocol enabling decentralized, encrypted instant messaging, VoIP signaling, IoT device connectivity, and persistent data management across federated servers without central control or single points of failure, bridging communication platforms.

    172 Matrix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • WebRTC
    • Python
    • JavaScript
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Cloudron
    • Java
    • Perl
    Main Page
     
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    Matrix vs Rocket.Chat Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    6

    Matrix is "a set of open APIs", not team collaboration software.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Matrix is Free and Open SourceRocket.Chat is Freemium and Open Source
    • Matrix is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightRocket.Chat is not according to our users
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  6. Jitsi Meet icon

    Jitsi Meet

     289 likes

    Go ahead, video chat with the whole team. In fact, invite everyone you know. Jitsi Meet is a fully encrypted, 100% open source video conferencing solution that you can use all day, every day, for free.

    153 Jitsi Meet alternatives

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Apple Watch
    • F-Droid
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    Jitsi Meet vs Rocket.Chat Comments
    luison
    Negative
    1

    Jitsi is a video chatting system not a team coms

    • Jitsi Meet is Free and Open SourceRocket.Chat is Freemium and Open Source
    • Jitsi Meet is Security-focused, Privacy focused and LightweightRocket.Chat is not according to our users
  7. Slack icon

    Slack

     862 likes

    Offers unified communication for teams with advanced real-time messaging, contextual features, versatile chat tools, and organized conversations in dedicated channels with integrated file sharing on Mac, Windows, Linux, and mobile platforms for enhanced productivity.

    232 Slack alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Electron
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  8. Mattermost icon

    Mattermost

     254 likes

    Self-hosted collaboration platform featuring chat, workflow automation, voice and video calling, screen sharing, AI capabilities, broad third-party integration support, cross-platform apps, compatibility with Slack imports, and flexible deployment options for secure team communication.

    137 Mattermost alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Cloudron
    Mattermost screenshot 1
     
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    Mattermost vs Rocket.Chat Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It's largely the same but completely different under the hood. You might prefer the one or the other.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Mattermost is Paid and ProprietaryRocket.Chat is Freemium and Open Source
    • Mattermost is LightweightRocket.Chat is not according to our users
  10. Zulip icon

    Zulip

     268 likes

    Threaded group conversations combine live and asynchronous messaging, separating topics for organized collaboration, supporting open-source, cloud, and self-hosted deployments, secure communication with encryption, and multi-platform access for diverse teams.

    229 Zulip alternatives

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    • Online
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    • BSD
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    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    Zulip screenshot 1
     
  12. Quiet Chat icon

    Quiet Chat

     19 likes

    Peer-to-peer group chatting over Tor and IPFS, with local-first encrypted messaging and no central servers, offers privacy-focused decentralized collaboration for teams, supporting desktop and mobile. FOSS, open to contributors, and avoids surveillance-based tracking.

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    Quiet Chat screenshot 1
     
  13. Microsoft Teams icon

    Microsoft Teams

     55 likes

    A comprehensive collaboration platform within Office 365, providing centralized chat, file sharing, and HD video meetings. Accessible on multiple platforms, it offers enterprise-grade security and compliance, customizable notifications, and private to group chat sessions.

    252 Microsoft Teams alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • Microsoft 365
    • Apple Car Play
    Microsoft Teams screenshot 1
     
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    Mirotalk

     18 likes

    Powered by WebRTC, Real-time video call, chat room and screen sharing entirely browser based.

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker Hub
    • YunoHost
    • Cloudron
    Chat window
     
  15. Briefing icon

    Briefing

     29 likes

    The preservation of privacy is the main driver for this project. Secure technologies, such as WebRTC, are used to establish a direct connection between the participants. The website that provides the web application and mediates the communication stores as little data as...

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • npm
    Briefing screenshot 1
     
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