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Element vs Rocket.Chat
Both stand on secure team chat software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+4
Element combines broad platform availability, guest access and unlimited message history. Its self-hosted option and integrations may appeal to organizations, while plan prices are not listed.
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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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| Element | Rocket.Chat | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 6 | 5 |
| Maker | Element | Rocket.Chat |
| Website | element.io | rocket.chat |
| On secure team chat software | #5 of 30 | #1 of 30 |
Element: what it does well
- Free plan available
- Guest access supported
- Unlimited message history
- Available across mobile, desktop, web and self-hosted
- Integrates with Jitsi, GitHub, Jira and others
What to know first
- Prices are not listed for its plans
- No channels
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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