Rocket.chat
Open-source team communication you control
What founders should know about Rocket.chat
An open-source team communication platform centralizing real-time messaging, voice, video, AI, and apps for secure internal and external collaboration, with strong self-hosting and data-sovereignty options for regulated industries.
Best for
Open-source team communication you control
Probably not for
Teams that need requirements this record cannot verify yet.
About Rocket.chat
An open-source team communication platform centralizing real-time messaging, voice, video, AI, and apps for secure internal and external collaboration, with strong self-hosting and data-sovereignty options for regulated industries.
Common use cases
- team messaging
- omnichannel customer chat
- secure collaboration
- air-gapped deployments
Integrations
Slack, Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp, Jitsi, Zapier.
Decision criteria
- Team fit and workflow maturity
- Pricing model and free-tier constraints
- Deployment, API, and integration requirements
Verified facts and evidence
| Claim | Value | Source | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verification date | 2026-06-30 | StartupToolbox | high |
| Pricing model | open_source | StartupToolbox | medium |
Methodology and freshness
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Last reviewed: Jun 30, 2026
Who should consider Rocket.chat?
Open-source team communication you control
How current is this tool record?
Startup Atlas last checked this record on 2026-06-30.