Rocket.Chat
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How to Replace Rocket.ChatOverview
Features
82 features across 30 categories
AI(12)
Intelligent retrieval with multi-step reasoning for actionable insights
Automate busywork and surface right insights instantly using AI
Bring your own large language model and run it within secure environment
Manage and monitor how data flows through AI pipelines
Tag data with classification levels and return results matching user clearance
Connect AI to internal data sources via retrieval-augmented generation
Allows AI to securely access enterprise systems and trigger AI agents in real time
Supports multiple AI models and frameworks for flexibility
Enhance AI prompts with context and safety constraints
Apply access policies to AI features based on user roles
All AI outputs link back to original sources for transparency and accountability
Automatically generate summaries of discussions to understand context quickly
Access Control(3)
Controls access to channels based on user attributes like role, department, or clearance level
Import authoritative identity attributes from LDAP to enforce access in real time
Implement fine-grained access across users, channels, and features
Administration(1)
Define how channels are created and managed to maintain organized communication and support compliance
Architecture(1)
Adaptable platform to unique workflows and mission-critical needs
Audit(7)
Maintain logs of call activity for compliance and accountability
Records all login attempts to detect suspicious access and enforce security policies
Maintain complete logs of all system activity for compliance and forensic analysis
Complete, auditable logs of all system activity for compliance and forensic analysis
Creates secure, traceable record of all messages and file activity
Logs every administrative action showing what was changed and by whom
Record essential session details such as participants, timestamps, and duration
Authentication(2)
Sync Rocket.Chat with enterprise directory for simplified user management and consistent access controls
Enable users to log in with existing credentials to improve security and reduce password fatigue
Calendar Integration(1)
Integrates with calendar to display meetings and send notifications for on-time coordination
Collaboration(4)
Chats created during calls automatically persist in discussion rooms for continued conversation
Exchange images, documents, and multimedia files within secure channels with controlled sharing
Unify real-time chat, voice calls, and video conferencing for seamless collaboration
Collaborate visually in real time using integrated whiteboards for brainstorming and planning
Compliance(1)
Easily export messages, files, and audit logs in formats suitable for regulatory audits
Customization(4)
Define personalized user statuses and attributes for richer context about roles and availability
Customize Rocket.Chat's branding across platform including logos, colors, and layouts
Optionally remove default watermarks from messages and files for sensitive communications
Adjust look and feel including themes, colors, and layouts to match organization branding
Deployment(4)
Operate Rocket.Chat in fully isolated networks for sensitive operations without internet access
Run multiple interconnected instances to handle global teams and heavy workloads
Premium hosted infrastructure alternative to self-managed deployment
Deploy Rocket.Chat on-premises for full control over infrastructure and data security
Extensibility(2)
Develop and deploy custom apps and workflows to match mission tempo and unique requirements
Access ready-to-use apps from Rocket.Chat Marketplace to quickly extend functionality
Federation(3)
Enable coordination and joint decision-making across military, intergovernmental, and public-private coalitions
Enable controlled collaboration across independent Rocket.Chat deployments using Matrix protocol
Native federation capability for controlled, cross-organization collaboration
Governance(2)
Define and enforce data retention rules to maintain compliance
Manage data retention, access controls, and audit logs for compliance
Identity Management(2)
Robust tools for recovering accounts and managing credentials
Automatically map enterprise directory groups to Rocket.Chat roles
Information Management(1)
Access past messages and files instantly to keep institutional knowledge at fingertips
Infrastructure(1)
Modular microservices that scale independently for high-volume operations
Integration(2)
Connect with Microsoft Teams to send and receive messages across platforms securely
Connects with enterprise PDPs to enforce access rules and automate policy checks
Localization(1)
Use Rocket.Chat in 64 supported languages to enable global team collaboration
Media(1)
Record and share voice or video clips within chats to speed up communication in time-sensitive discussions
Messaging(5)
Organize communication across channels, groups, and direct messages for clarity and structure
Use rich text formatting and edit messages as needed for clear, precise, professional communication
See when messages are delivered and read to enhance accountability and ensure acknowledgment
Secure messaging with hierarchical conversations, threaded discussions, and channel-based organization
Reply directly within threads to keep conversations in context and preserve clarity
Mobile(1)
Access Rocket.Chat securely on mobile devices with enterprise-grade security
Monitoring(2)
Real-time system monitoring with actionable alerts for enterprise operations
Continuously track message and channel activity for proactive optimization
Resilience(2)
Engineered for uninterrupted operation with automated failover and backup
Built for continuity and uninterrupted communications in critical scenarios
Scalability(1)
Scale a single instance to support growing users and workloads
Search(1)
Semantic, intent-based search across messages using natural language
Security(11)
Fine-grained access control and identity management for secure operations
Protects data in transit with TLS enhanced for post-quantum security
All messages and files are encrypted from sender to recipient with post-quantum algorithms
End-to-end encryption for all messages and files to ensure confidentiality
Enforce biometric or PIN authentication for app access to add extra layer of security
Encrypt messages and files stored on devices to protect sensitive information if lost or stolen
Add extra layer of security to protect sensitive communications from unauthorized access
Control information displayed in push notifications to keep sensitive content private
Immediately revoke session access on lost or compromised devices
Control who can join calls with robust authentication and access policies
Used in highly classified networks such as NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and JWICS, with DoD ATO up to IL6
Support(1)
12x5 on-call coverage and desk portal support with 1 business day response
Video & Conferencing(2)
Host or join video calls with multiple participants via Pexip, Jitsi, BigBlueButton, Zoom
Start secure, encrypted video calls via Pexip, Jitsi, BigBlueButton, Google Meet, Zoom, and more
Voice(1)
Enables instant internal peer-to-peer calls via WebRTC with optional SIP integration
Pricing
Starter
- ✓Self-managed hosting only
- ✓One workspace per organization
- ✓Launchpad deployment
- ✓Hierarchical conversations
- ✓Threaded discussions
- ✓Channel governance
- ✓Message formatting & editing
- ✓Multimedia & file sharing
- ✓Searchable message history
- ✓Audio & video messages
- ✓Read receipts
- ✓Localized interface (64 languages)
- ✓Video conferencing integrations
- ✓Meeting notifications & calendar visibility
- ✓Whiteboarding
- ✓Active Directory / LDAP authentication
- ✓Single sign-on (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect)
- ✓Multi-factor authentication
- ✓Pre-built mission apps
- ✓Custom apps with Apps Engine
- ✓Visual customization (themes, colors, layouts)
- ✓Custom user status & attributes
- ✓Secure mobile access (iOS, Android)
- ✓Mobile data-at-rest encryption
- ✓Mobile biometrics (PIN/FaceID/TouchID)
- ✓Push notification privacy controls
- ✓Native Matrix Federation
- ✓Cross-platform messaging with Microsoft Teams
- ✓Peer-to-peer community assistance
Pro
- ✓Self-managed or Premium hosting options
- ✓Support for air-gapped deployment
- ✓Single-instance scaling
- ✓Full platform white-labeling
- ✓Removable watermark for sensitive comms
- ✓Standard operational support (12x5 on-call coverage)
Enterprise
- ✓Microservices architecture
- ✓Multi-instance deployment
- ✓Workspace & channel throughput monitoring
- ✓High-availability with disaster recovery
- ✓Performance monitoring & alerts
- ✓Comprehensive server logs
- ✓Voice calls
- ✓Multi-party video conferencing
- ✓Secure session access
- ✓Auditable call records
- ✓Session metadata logging
- ✓Integrated conference chats
- ✓LDAP and SAML user group mapping
- ✓Account recovery and credential management
- ✓Role-based access control
- ✓Remote device logout
- ✓Security event logging
- ✓Message and file audit trails
- ✓Authentication and access logs
- ✓Compliance reports and exports
- ✓Attribute-based channel access
- ✓Dynamic access controls by role/context
- ✓Policy Decision Point (PDP) integration
- ✓Data Transport (TLS) - Post-quantum security
- ✓End-to-end encryption with post-quantum security
- ✓Model-agnostic AI architecture
- ✓BYO self-hosted LLM
- ✓Intelligent search
- ✓Thread and channel summarization
- ✓Internal knowledge engine with RAG pipeline
- ✓Source attribution
- ✓Role-based access controls for AI
- ✓Data pipeline control and governance
- ✓Data sensitivity classification
- ✓Agentic RAG
- ✓Prompt augmentation and guardrails
- ✓Model Context Protocol (MCP) support
- ✓Rocket.Chat Federation
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Buying Rocket.Chat saves ~$110,880 over 3 years vs building.
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Integrations
13 known integrations