Rocket.Chat

Rocket.Chat is the ultimate chat platform for Windows PC. Experience the next level of team communications! Rocket.Chat is an incredible product because it has an incredible developer community.

Over 200 contributors have made this platform a dynamic and innovative toolkit, from group messages and video calls to helpdesk killer features. Access from anywhere: web browser, desktop, and mobile applications.

Set up your system exactly how you want it. Rebrand as needed. The code is 100% Open Source under the MIT license. Fork it on GitHub. Packages are at the core of the software capabilities, offering an impressive array of features aimed at making your business succeed.



Rocket.Chat customizations and services at affordable rates! Including white labeling, custom integrations, data imports, and feature development. More services are available at request!

Make your tool installation your very own with your own branding everywhere! Get that feature you want or need with custom Rocket Chat feature development!

VIDEO CONFERENCE
Chat with your colleagues and friends face-to-face over audio and video.

HELPDESK CHAT
Have your website visitors contact you in real-time and increase conversions.

FILE SHARING
Drag-and-drop files or select them from your computer or mobile device.

VOICE MESSAGES
Record and transmit voice messages to a channel, group, or private conversation.

LINK PREVIEW
Post a link and immediately view its content. YouTube, Twitter, Gifs!

API
Integrate your chat to multiple services: GitHub, GitLab, JIRA, Confluence, and others.

EXTENDABILITY
Want a killer new feature? Add a new package. It is as simple as that.

NATIVE APPLICATIONS
Native client applications are available for download on Linux, Windows, and macOS.

MOBILE APPLICATIONS
Mobile client applications are available for iOS and Android in their respective stores.

Pricing

Starter (Free, up to 50 users)

Ideal for small teams needing self-hosted collaboration. Includes chat across devices, 1 air-gapped workspace, unlimited chat/file history, video calls, end-to-end encryption, 2FA, moderation, DLP, read receipts, and data retention control.

Pro (€4/user/month, 51–500 users)

Designed for growing teams. Offers everything in Starter, plus advanced hosting, white-label rights, and standard support.

Enterprise (Custom pricing, 500+ users)

Tailored for large-scale or government use. Adds AI features, VoIP, guest access, custom roles, device management, audit tools, premium support, scaling options, and professional services.

How to Use

• Install the setup file on your Windows PC
• Launch the Rocket.Chat application
• Enter your server URL or create a new workspace
• Sign in with your credentials or register a new account
• Start messaging, creating channels, and managing teams
• Use the sidebar to navigate between chats and channels
• Adjust settings via your profile and preferences
• Use slash commands for quick actions
• Integrate bots and tools as needed for collaboration

Alternatives

Slack – Team Messaging & Collaboration
Popular team communication platform with app integrations.

Microsoft Teams – Chat & Video Collaboration
Enterprise-grade chat with Office 365 integration.

Discord – Voice, Video & Text for Teams
Originally for gamers, now used by teams and communities.

Element – Secure Decentralized Messaging
Built on Matrix protocol, focuses on privacy and control.

Google Chat – Part of Google Workspace
Integrated with Gmail and Google Workspace apps.

Chanty – Simple Team Chat App
Easy-to-use with task management features.

Flock – Team Chat with Productivity Tools
Chat plus built-in tools like to-dos and polls.

System Requirements

OS: Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11 (64-bit recommended)

Processor: Intel i3 or equivalent

RAM: 4 GB minimum (8 GB recommended)

Storage: 200 MB of free disk space

Network: Broadband internet connection

Others: Electron-compatible GPU for optimal rendering

PROS

• Open source and self-hostable
• Robust customization options
• End-to-end encryption available
• Supports integrations and bots
• Cross-platform sync support

CONS

• Initial setup can be complex
• Can be resource-heavy on PC
• Limited features on free plan
• Interface may feel cluttered
• Requires maintenance if self-hosted

Note: 30 days trial version.

Also Available: Download Rocket.Chat for Mac