Rocket.Chat
Open-source team communication platform you can self-host
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About Rocket.Chat
Rocket.Chat is an open-source messaging platform that you can self-host for complete control over your data. It offers channels, direct messages, video conferencing, file sharing, and extensive customization through apps and integrations. The self-hosted community edition is completely free with no user or message limits. Rocket.Chat supports end-to-end encryption, LDAP/SAML authentication, and federation between instances. It's used by organizations that need communication tools that comply with strict data residency requirements.
Key Features
- ✓Self-hosted with no user or message limits
- ✓End-to-end encryption for secure communications
- ✓Video conferencing and screen sharing built in
- ✓LDAP, SAML, and OAuth authentication support
- ✓Marketplace with 200+ apps and integrations
- ✓Federation between Rocket.Chat instances
Use Cases
- •Self-hosted team chat for data-sensitive organizations
- •Open-source alternative to Slack with full data control
- •Community platform with custom branding
- •Government and healthcare communication (data residency compliance)