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Element Web vs Rocket.Chat

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Element WebRocket.Chat
LanguageTypeScriptTypeScript
LicenceAGPL-3.0Other
Stars14k46k
Latestv1.12.349.0.0
Last push2026-11-112026-11-12
Release cadencetoo few releasesabout 1 day between releases
Active contributors34+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days33+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Slack. Alternatives to Slack →

    PartialElement WebMatrix client for team rooms, threads and calls in the browser; needs a Matrix homeserver.

    Full replacementRocket.ChatChannels, threads and federation on your own server, with an importer for Slack exports.