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Beeper vs Rocket.Chat

Both stand on instant messaging software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Beeper

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

Beeper centralizes many messaging services across major desktop and mobile systems, with free and paid account limits. Check network-specific feature availability and the recovery requirement before relying on it.

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Rocket.Chat

Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5

Rocket.Chat offers core messaging features on a free plan, with named options describing additional deployment and administrative choices. Check the plan details and request pricing for options beyond Starter.

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The facts

	Beeper	Rocket.Chat
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Yes
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows	Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Beeper Plus: $9.99 a month	Free or on request
Plans published	3	5
Maker	Not published	Rocket.Chat
Website	beeper.com	rocket.chat
On instant messaging software	#4 of 30	#1 of 30

Beeper: what it does well

Combines over 10 chat networks in one inbox
Runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows
Offers a free five-account plan
On-device connections avoid Beeper servers
Integrations are published as open source

What to know first

Some features vary by network
Video calls require the native chat app
Self-hosting has no Beeper technical support
Losing devices and the Recovery Code prevents history recovery

Rocket.Chat: what it does well

Free Starter plan supports up to 50 users.
Includes channels, guest access, and unlimited history.
Integrates with a broad range of listed services.
Supports self-hosted use and multiple platforms.

What to know first

Starter is limited to 50 users.
Other named plans have no listed prices.
Some deployment options are air-gapped or on-premises.

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