Rocket.Chat AlternativesTop Group Chat Apps & Instant Messengers 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 Slack, Jitsi Meet, Mattermost and Zulip.

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  1. Element icon

    Element

     835 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.

    349 Element alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
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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 an Instant Messenger Rocket.Chat is a Group Chat App
    • Element is Decentralized, Privacy focused and LightweightRocket.Chat is not according to our users
  2. Discord icon

    Discord

     1143 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.

    229 Discord alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Epic Games Store
    • Flathub
    • Electron
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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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

    Guest
    Negative
    0

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

    Guest
    Positive
    -14

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

    • Discord is Freemium and ProprietaryRocket.Chat is Freemium and Open Source
    • Discord is a Video Calling Rocket.Chat is a Group Chat App
  4. Matrix icon

    Matrix

     417 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.

    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
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    Matrix vs Rocket.Chat Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    6

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

    • Matrix is Free and Open SourceRocket.Chat is Freemium and Open Source
    • Matrix is an Instant Messenger Rocket.Chat is a Group Chat App
    • Matrix is Decentralized, Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightRocket.Chat is not according to our users
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  6. Slack icon

    Slack

     880 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.

    263 Slack alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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

    Jitsi Meet

     292 likes

    Open-source video conferencing platform with encryption by default, up to 75 participants, live group chat, HD audio, screen and document sharing, Etherpad editing, mobile and browser support, custom deployment options, privacy-first features, and community-driven development.

    175 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 a Video Calling Rocket.Chat is a Group Chat App
    • Jitsi Meet is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightRocket.Chat is not according to our users
  9. Mattermost icon

    Mattermost

     256 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.

    Cost / License

    • 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
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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.

    • 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

     275 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.

    250 Zulip alternatives

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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
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  11. Element X icon

    Element X

     51 likes

    It is the brand new, and fastest ever, Matrix client. It is for personal and community use, and will support enterprise functionality later this year.

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
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  12. Armada icon

    Armada

     9 likes

    Open-source, end-to-end encrypted chat supporting decentralized, serverless communities and Concord. Features self-hosting, cryptographic login, encrypted text channels, threads, live voice and video rooms, compatibility with Nostr and other protocols, custom emojis, and GIFs.

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Android
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    • Self-Hosted
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  13. Quiet Chat icon

    Quiet Chat

     22 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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    • Mac
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  14. Buzz icon

    Buzz

     5 likes

    Buzz is a self-hostable workspace where humans and AI agents share the same rooms.

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • AppImage
    • iPhone
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  15. 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.

    273 Microsoft Teams alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Mac
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • Microsoft 365
    • Apple Car Play
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