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Rocket.Chat
FreemiumCOMMUNICATIONOmnichannel communication suite for enterprises.
FREEDOM SCORE3.0Partial
×Is it free?
+1.5✓Open source?
+1.5✓Self-hostable?
+1.0✓Data export?
+0.5×Free pricing tier?
+0.5RELEVANCE SCORE5.0Active
✓Actively maintained?
+1.5✓Large community?
+1.5✓Has public API?
+1.0✓Commit < 3 months?
+0.5✓Stars > 20k?
+0.5About Rocket.Chat
A versatile chat system that maps web requests, Slack-like lists, WhatsApp bots, and voice calls instantly.
WHAT IT DOES WELL
- +Drop-in web widget tools for client pages
- +Omnichannel message routing is incredibly flexible
HONEST PROBLEMS
- ✗Setup footprint is very resource heavy
SELF-HOSTABILITY PROFILE
DifficultyHARD
License typeMIT
💡 "Highly appreciated for customer desk feeds."
PROJECT METRICS
Repositorygithub.com/RocketChat/Rocket.Chat
LicenseMIT
GitHub Stars⭐ 39,500
Last CommitMay 29, 2026
Last VerifiedVerified May 2026