Rocket.Chat Alternatives

Rocket.Chat is described as 'Open-source messaging platform with real-time group, direct, and private chats, file sharing, video conferencing, custom integrations, and self-hosting' and is a very popular Group Chat app in the social & communications category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Rocket.Chat for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac apps. The best Rocket.Chat alternative is Element. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Element or Discord. Other great apps like Rocket.Chat are Slack, Jitsi Meet, Mattermost and Zulip.

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  1. MirrorFly icon

    MirrorFly

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    MirrorFly is customizable in-app communication SDKs for businesses to integrate chat, voice, video calling and video conferencing features on their existing web and mobile applications.

    47 MirrorFly alternatives

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    • Online
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    • Google Chrome
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    MirrorFly video calling solution
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  4. Chatstead icon

    Chatstead

     5 likes

    Self-hosted chat platform enabling secure team messaging, file sharing, and group, voice, and video calls. Features native Android app, PWA web access, instant deployment, admin controls, white-label options, open-source code, and runs on any server.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Node.JS
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Chatstead screenshot 1
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    Zenzap

    Cloud-based platform for business chat, messaging, and task management, delivering structured communication, instant access control, integration with business tools, and business-grade security while supporting flexible workflows...

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  6. Ryver icon

    Ryver

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    Ryver provides all of your team communications in one place: chats, posts, and files. Invite as many team members and guests as you need.

    63 Ryver alternatives

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    • Google Chrome
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    Ryver screenshot 1
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  7. Ruqola icon

    Ruqola

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    Ruqola is a client for Rocket.Chat.

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    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flatpak
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    Ruqola screenshot 1
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  11. Roomy Space icon

    Roomy Space

     3 likes

    Roomy creates rooms of sociality. Digital places for friends and collaborators to hang out in. Roomy is a lot more than 'group chat', but we do believe group chat is minimum viable everything, as it's the best default foundation for greenfield community building and...

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    • Online
    Screenshot of Roomy app, June 2025
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  12. PrivMX Fusion icon

    PrivMX Fusion

     2 likes

    PrivMX Fusion is safe and easy collaboration software for all kinds of teams, with virtual workspace protected by end-to-end encryption. Each team uses desktop/laptop client software and its own (zero-knowledge) PrivMX Team Server.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU
    Get a multi-window view and use PrivMX pocket - a companion app available for IOS and Android.
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  13. Modular.im icon

    Modular.im

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    Awesome hosting for Matrix chat and integrations - built on the Matrix open ecosystem for secure, decentralised communication, by the creators of Matrix.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  14. Lifesize Video Conferencing icon

    Lifesize Video Conferencing

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    Lifesize Go gives you instant access to your own high-quality free video meeting space. Host meetings with up to eight participants from your phone or laptop without needing to download an application or install updates.

    177 Lifesize Video Conferencing alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Linux
    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
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    Lifesize Video Conferencing screenshot 1
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  15. huddle.live icon

    huddle.live

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    The best free video conference and screen sharing website Share your link to host your own free video meetings powered by huddle.live.

    133 huddle.live alternatives

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    • Free
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    • Online
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    The best free video conference and screen sharing website Share your link to host your own free video meetings powered by huddle.live
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