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An open-source communications platform for team chat, video calls, and customer engagement.
Rocket.Chat is an open-source team communication platform with chat, video calls, and omnichannel customer messaging. Teams can self-host it for free, which makes it popular with organisations that need control over their data.
Key Features
- Open-source team chat and video calls
- Self-host for free with full data control
- Omnichannel inbox for customer messaging
- Channels, DMs, and file sharing
- Apps and integrations marketplace
- Paid cloud and enterprise plans
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Check official site | See the official site for current plans. |
Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: Yes — it has a free plan.
Best for: teams that want a self-hosted chat platform with customer messaging built in.
Popular with: Business Owners, Developers
Popular with: Business Owners, Developers
How it works
The platform covers team channels, direct messages, file sharing, and video conferencing, plus an omnichannel inbox that brings WhatsApp, email, and live chat into one place for customer support. It offers apps and integrations for extending it.
Rocket.Chat is free and open source to self-host, with paid cloud and enterprise plans for managed hosting and advanced features. It suits teams that want a flexible, self-hosted communication platform.
Pros and Cons
✓ Pros
- Free and open source to self-host
- Omnichannel customer messaging included
- Full control over data
- Flexible and extensible
✗ Cons
- Self-hosting needs technical effort
- Smaller community than Slack or Discord
- Interface feels less polished
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rocket.Chat free?
Yes — Rocket.Chat has a free plan. Free self-hosted; cloud — check official site
What is Rocket.Chat best for?
teams that want a self-hosted chat platform with customer messaging built in.
What kind of tool is Rocket.Chat?
Rocket.Chat is a Business Tools tool on VerlumoAI.
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View detailsLast reviewed: November 2026