Rocket.Chat AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Video Calling Apps

The best Video Calling alternative to Rocket.Chat is Element. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Element or Discord. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Rocket.Chat and many of them are Video Calling Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Video Calling App alternatives to Rocket.Chat are Slack, Zulip, Element X and Microsoft Teams.

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Rocket.Chat alternatives are mainly Video Calling Apps, but if you're looking for Group Chat Apps or Instant Messengers 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

     783 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.

    311 Element alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • 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

     1112 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.

    184 Discord alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • 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. Jitsi Meet icon

    Jitsi Meet

     287 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.

    150 Jitsi Meet alternatives

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    • Online
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    • 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
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  6. Slack icon

    Slack

     861 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.

    230 Slack alternatives

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    • 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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  7. Zulip icon

    Zulip

     267 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.

    227 Zulip alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Android
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    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
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  10. 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.

    251 Microsoft Teams alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • Microsoft 365
    • Apple Car Play
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  12. 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...

    164 Briefing alternatives

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • npm
    Briefing screenshot 1
     
  13. Tracim icon

    Tracim

     17 likes

    All you need in a team collaboration tool dedicated to small efficient teams. Chat, notes, drive, online collaborative edition, calendars, news, spaces, notifications...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
     
  14. 0xchat icon

    0xchat

     4 likes

    0xchat is a secure chat app built on the Nostr protocol. It prioritizes security, featuring private key login, encrypted private chats and contacts, encrypted group chats.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • BSD
    0xchat screenshot 1
     
  15. nheko icon

    nheko

     5 likes

    Matrix-focused desktop chat client supporting secure end-to-end encrypted messaging, voice and video calling, file sharing, emoji, room and community management, multi-theme interface, presence/status, notifications, profiles, and plugin integration for Unix.

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    • Mac
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    • Flathub
    Chat
     
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