Rocket.Chat: verified facts and rating
Checked 2026-11-03
Score breakdown
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Rocket.Chat strengths and weaknesses
Pros
- Built-in voice or video calls
- Has a permanent free plan
- Messages are end-to-end encrypted
- Can run on your own server
Cons
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All facts
| Fact | Value | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per user per month | Not verified | — | |
| Free plan | Yes The Starter plan enables a self-managed workspace featuring many Rocket.Chat paid capabilities. It is ideal for technical evaluation or small teams. $0/ free - Up to 50 users | rocket.chat | 2026-11-03 |
| Full message history on the free plan | Not verified | — | |
| Users on the free plan | 50 $0/ free - Up to 50 users - Available from version 6.5 | rocket.chat | 2026-11-03 |
| Built-in calls | Yes Peer-to-peer internal voice calls via WebRTC: Enables direct voice calls between workspace users without external telephony infrastructure. | rocket.chat | 2026-11-03 |
| Screen sharing | Yes Screen sharing during calls: Allows users to share their screen with call participants in real time. | rocket.chat | 2026-11-03 |
| Threads | Yes Channels, groups, direct messages and threaded discussions | rocket.chat | 2026-11-03 |
| Guest access | Yes guest — Global — Guest users have limited access to your Rocket.Chat workspace. They can only participate in rooms they are a member of. | docs.rocket.chat | 2026-11-03 |
| End-to-end encrypted messages | Yes End-to-end encryption: Optionally enable encryption for messages and files so that only intended recipients can read them. | rocket.chat | 2026-11-03 |
| Self-hosting | Yes On-prem, private cloud, isolated VPC/VPN, or fully air-gapped deployment. Deploy entirely within your own infrastructure | rocket.chat | 2026-11-03 |
| Open source | Yes Stay free with Community: An open-source (MIT) edition for teams that have outgrown Starter user limits | rocket.chat | 2026-11-03 |
| ISO 27001 or SOC 2 | Yes ISO 27001 certification: Rocket.Chat is certified to ISO 27001 standards. SOC Type 2 assurance: Rocket.Chat has completed a SOC 2 Type 2 audit | rocket.chat | 2026-11-03 |
| Single sign-on (SSO) | Yes Starter ... Identity and access management: Active Directory and LDAP authentication, Single sign-on | rocket.chat | 2026-11-03 |
| Data storage in the EU | Not verified | — | |
| Data export | Yes Compliance-ready reports and exports: Easily export messages, files, and audit logs in formats suitable for regulatory audits. | rocket.chat | 2026-11-03 |
| Message retention settings | Yes Granular retention policies: Configure how long messages and files are retained at workspace, channel, or room level. | rocket.chat | 2026-11-03 |
| Founded | 2015 Born as a side project of four friends in 2015, Rocket.Chat is a pioneer in helping organizations gain productivity | rocket.chat | 2026-11-03 |
| Public status page | Not verified | — | |
| Company | Not verified | — |
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