Rocket.Chat Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to Rocket.Chat for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative 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 loads of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Rocket.Chat are Slack, Mattermost, Zulip and Quiet Chat.

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  1. Element icon

    Element

     802 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.

    317 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 Decentralized, Privacy focused and LightweightRocket.Chat is not according to our users
  2. Discord icon

    Discord

     1120 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.

    193 Discord alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • 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. Matrix icon

    Matrix

     400 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.

    177 Matrix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • 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 Decentralized, Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightRocket.Chat is not according to our users
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  6. Slack icon

    Slack

     866 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.

    235 Slack alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Electron
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  7. 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.

    138 Mattermost alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • 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.

    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
  8. 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.

    233 Zulip alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
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  10. Quiet Chat icon

    Quiet Chat

     21 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
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  11. Conduit Chat Server icon

    Conduit Chat Server

     7 likes

    Conduit is a simple, fast and reliable chat server powered by Matrix. Conduit is an alternative to Synapse and tries to be lightweight and easy to install, but it is still in development.

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Linux
    • Debian
    • Nix Package Manager
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
    Conduit Chat Server screenshot 1
     
  12. Ripcord icon

    Ripcord

     30 likes

    Ripcord is a desktop chat client for group-centric services like Slack and Discord. It provides a traditional compact desktop interface designed for power users. It's not built on top of web browser technology: it responds quickly to input, sips gently from computer...

    169 Ripcord alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Discord
    • Slack
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  13. nheko icon

    nheko

     6 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
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Chat
     
  14. Nerimity icon

    Nerimity

     13 likes

    Open-source chat platform providing community-focused group messaging, video calls, profile customization with animated avatars, custom emojis, tags, post creation, discovery of communities, and full source code access on GitHub. Entirely donation-funded.

    36 Nerimity alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    Profile Interface [PC - 2025]
     
  15. Struct icon

    Struct

     6 likes

    Real-time chat platform structured with threads, custom feeds, project tagging, and AI moderation. Provides privacy controls, instant file and code sharing, multiple viewing modes, moderator tools, light/dark modes, and unifies collaboration for organizations and communities.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Slack
    Struct screenshot 1
     
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