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Rocket.Chat vs Jitsi Meet

A side-by-side comparison of two open-source tools to help you choose the right one.

Feature
SummaryA customizable communications platform.Free, encrypted video meetings with no account.
GitHub stars42K24K
LicenseMITApache 2.0
LanguageTypeScriptJavaScript
PricingFree & Open SourceFree & Open Source
Self-hostable
ReplacesSlack, Microsoft TeamsZoom, Microsoft Teams
Rating4.4 / 54.4 / 5

Rocket.Chat features

  • Team chat with channels and threads
  • Omnichannel customer support (email, WhatsApp, SMS)
  • Voice and video conferencing
  • Bots, apps, and integrations marketplace
  • Federation and self-hosting

Jitsi Meet features

  • Browser-based meetings, no install for guests
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Screen sharing and recording
  • Live streaming to YouTube
  • Embeddable via SDK

Rocket.Chatpros & cons

Pros

  • Doubles as a customer engagement hub
  • Highly customizable and extensible
  • Large ecosystem

Cons

  • Broad feature set adds complexity
  • Resource-hungry at scale

Jitsi Meetpros & cons

Pros

  • Instant meetings with no signup
  • Self-host for full control
  • Embeds into your own apps

Cons

  • Quality depends on your server
  • Large meetings need tuning

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