What we love
- Fully open-source + self-hostable
- Strong omnichannel customer support
- Used by gov + defense
What to watch
- UX trails Slack/Teams
- Self-host requires ops effort
Best for
Gov, defense, regulated orgs needing self-hosted team chat.
Key features
- OSS team chat
- Omnichannel customer support
- End-to-end encryption (paid)
- Self-host or SaaS
- Federation
What is Rocket.Chat?
Rocket.Chat is the open-source enterprise team chat with omnichannel customer support. Trusted by gov agencies and security-conscious orgs.
Who is it for?
Rocket.Chat is a great fit for teams looking for a communication & video tool that fits the freemium tier. It's especially loved by distributed teams, sales, and content creators.
Key tags
Team ChatOpen SourceSelf-hosted
How it compares
We curate Rocket.Chat among the top Communication & Video tools on saas.fyi. Browse all Communication & Video tools to compare alternatives, or use the directory's search and filters to find a closer fit.
Pricing
Free OSS, Pro from $4/user/mo. Pricing tier: Freemium. Always confirm current pricing on the official site — SaaS pricing changes frequently.
Quick facts
- Category: Communication & Video
- Pricing: Freemium — Free OSS, Pro from $4/user/mo
- Website: rocket.chat
