Rocket.Chat vs Zulip
A side-by-side comparison of two open-source tools to help you choose the right one.
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary | A customizable communications platform. | Threaded team chat that scales with focus. |
| GitHub stars | 42K | 22K |
| License | MIT | Apache 2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Pricing | Free & Open Source | Free & Open Source |
| Self-hostable | ||
| Replaces | Slack, Microsoft Teams | Slack, Discord |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.5 / 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
Zulip features
- Topic-based threading within channels
- Powerful search and keyboard navigation
- Markdown, code blocks, and LaTeX
- Integrations and incoming webhooks
- Self-hosted or cloud