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Checked 2026-10-21

Rocket.Chat Community

Open-source alternative · mapped from 2 paid tools. Fit is not feature parity.

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Facts

License
Paid-feature tier C
Self-host
Paid-feature limits2 noted
  • Community documented for up to 100 concurrent users; vendor push capped at 10,000/month.
  • Community limited app integrations and video integrations (Jitsi/BigBlueButton only); advanced identity/governance and air-gapped offering require premium plan.

Tier C: MIT core excludes ee directories and third-party license exceptions. Proprietary premium-enabled Starter free plan (50 registered users) is separate from Community. Routine collaboration limits justify C. Current paid plans Commercial/Government/Defense; Pro became legacy April 29, 2026. License source. Repository: RocketChat/Rocket.Chat. Self-host: server; hosted offer from the project: yes.

Replaces 2 paid tools

  • Microsoft TeamsEntry price USD 4 / seat / month

    Fit:

    Core messaging replacement with Community concurrency/push/integration limits. No verified Teams history import; Microsoft 365 apps and meeting workflows need separate replacements.

    Sources: docs.rocket.chat · checked 2026-10-21

    Full comparison: Microsoft Teams vs Rocket.Chat Community

  • SlackEntry price USD 7.25 / seat / month

    Fit:

    Slack importer handles users/channels/messages; attachments need a separate pending-file download step and existing usernames can be skipped. Community edition limits remain.

    Sources: docs.rocket.chat, docs.rocket.chat · checked 2026-10-21

    Full comparison: Slack vs Rocket.Chat Community

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Rocket.Chat Community is listed as an open-source alternative to Microsoft Teams and Slack, with partial fit or better. Maintainers can show this in a README; the badge links back to this page.

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