Gitter vs Rocket.Chat
Gitter
gitter.im
Rocket.Chat
rocket.chatSide by side
| Figure | Gitter | Rocket.Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Spec score · Team chat apps | 7.7 (#47) | 9.0 (#7) |
| API | The documentation says developers can use the Matrix API with Gitter’s homeserver at gitter.ems.host. | Rocket.Chat documents REST APIs for users, rooms, Omnichannel and other workspace capabilities, alongside a Realtime API and Livechat Widget API. |
| Channels | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The migration announcement points users to bots or bridges such as matrix-hookshot and go-neb for integration and activity feeds. | The marketplace lists integrations including Trello, Zapier, Zoom and Rocket.Chat AI, and supports public and private apps. |
| Supported platforms | web,desktop,Android,iOS | web,Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android,API,self-hosted |
Plans
Rocket.Chat
- StarterFree
- CommunityFree
- StarterFree
- CommercialPriced on request
- DefensePriced on request
- GovernmentPriced on request
In their own words
Rocket.Chat
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