# Element vs Rocket.Chat

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Rocket.Chat

| Attribute | Element | Rocket.Chat |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 49.4 (72% (medium)) | 66.6 (75% (high)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 100 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 339 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 46,211 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A Matrix-based messaging and collaboration solution for organizations to independently host secure, end-to-end encrypted communications infrastructure, with deployment options ranging from cloud to air-gapped environments. It is indexed under Collaboration Software.","source":"https://element.io/de/pricing","question":"What is Element?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Element does not publish its prices. Pricing is quoted on request, across 3 plans (Community, Enterprise and Sovereign), so the figure depends on your seat count and requirements. We record this as a pricing-transparency signal rather than guessing a number. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://element.io/fr/pricing","question":"How much does Element cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Element supports the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://element.io/de/pricing","question":"What platforms does Element support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Element can be deployed cloud / SaaS, on-premise, air-gapped and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://element.io/de/pricing","question":"Can Element be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 17 integrations for Element, including Jitsi, Etherpad, Grafana, Google Calendar, Spotify, YouTube, EtherCalc and TradingView, plus 9 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://element.io/de/pricing","question":"What does Element integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed ISO 27001 and GDPR for Element. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Element not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://element.io/de/security/security-hall-of-fame","question":"What security certifications does Element have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Element is available worldwide. Its primary markets are the United Kingdom, Germany, France and the United States. The vendor is headquartered in the United Kingdom.","source":"https://element.io/fr/pricing","question":"Where is Element available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"Rocket.Chat provides real-time messaging, voice, video conferencing, and third-party integrations designed for organizations with strict security and compliance requirements. It supports deployment in cloud, on-premise, hybrid, and air-gapped environments for defense and critical infrastructure operations. It is indexed under Collaboration Software.","source":"https://www.rocket.chat/plans","question":"What is Rocket.Chat?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Rocket.Chat does not publish its prices. Pricing is quoted on request, across 4 plans (Starter, Commercial, Government and Defense), so the figure depends on your seat count and requirements. We record this as a pricing-transparency signal rather than guessing a number. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.rocket.chat/plans","question":"How much does Rocket.Chat cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Rocket.Chat supports the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.rocket.chat/plans","question":"What platforms does Rocket.Chat support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Rocket.Chat can be deployed cloud / SaaS, hybrid, on-premise, air-gapped and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.rocket.chat/plans","question":"Can Rocket.Chat be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 26 integrations for Rocket.Chat, including Bitbucket Cloud, GitHub, Google Drive, Google Calendar, Google Workspace, Trello, Loom and WhatsApp, plus 18 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.rocket.chat/plans","question":"What does Rocket.Chat integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA and GDPR for Rocket.Chat. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Rocket.Chat not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.rocket.chat/blog/nis2-compliance","question":"What security certifications does Rocket.Chat have?","confidence":0.7}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"air_gapped":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"on_prem":true,"air_gapped":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A secure messaging and video conferencing system that prioritizes data control and independence by enabling organizations to self-host their communications infrastructure on open standards. | Rocket.Chat provides real-time messaging, voice, video conferencing, and third-party integrations designed for organizations with strict security and compliance requirements. It supports deployment in cloud, on-premise, hybrid, and air-gapped environments for defense and critical infrastructure operations. |
| features.capabilities | `{"hosting":"both","sso_scim":true,"free_tier":true,"messaging":true,"api_access":true,"whiteboard":true,"e2e_encryption":true,"screen_sharing":false,"video_meetings":true,"app_marketplace":true,"max_participants":"unlimited","compliance_controls":true,"guest_external_access":true}` | `{"hosting":"both","sso_scim":true,"free_tier":true,"messaging":true,"api_access":true,"soc2_type_ii":true,"e2e_encryption":true,"screen_sharing":true,"video_meetings":true,"app_marketplace":true,"deployment_model":"self_hosted_on_premise","hipaa_compliance":true,"max_participants":"4000+","compliance_controls":true,"guest_external_access":true,"recording_transcription":"recording","ad_hoc_voice_video_huddles":true,"cross_company_guest_channels":true,"automated_workflow_bot_builders":true,"channel_based_topic_organization":true,"jira_github_engineering_webhook_sync":true,"salesforce_zendesk_sales_support_sync":true,"robust_message_search_and_history_indexing":true}` |
| integrations.count | 16 | 50 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Jitsi"},{"name":"Etherpad"},{"name":"Grafana"},{"name":"Google Calendar"},{"name":"Spotify"},{"name":"YouTube"},{"name":"EtherCalc"},{"name":"TradingView"},{"name":"Github"},{"name":"Gitlab"},{"name":"JIRA"},{"name":"RSS"},{"name":"Webhooks"},{"name":"LDAP","native":true,"category":"auth","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"SCIM","native":true,"category":"auth","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"OIDC","native":true,"category":"auth","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"OAuth","native":true,"category":"auth","direction":"bidirectional"}]` | `[{"name":"Bitbucket Cloud"},{"name":"GitHub"},{"name":"Google Drive"},{"name":"Google Calendar"},{"name":"Google Workspace"},{"name":"Trello"},{"name":"Loom"},{"name":"WhatsApp"},{"name":"GitLab","native":true,"category":"engineering","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Jira","native":true,"category":"engineering","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Bitbucket","native":true,"category":"engineering","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Salesforce CRM","native":true,"category":"crm","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Hubspot CRM","native":true,"category":"crm","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Confluence","native":true,"category":"documentation","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Google Meet","native":false,"category":"video","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Dropbox","native":false,"category":"storage","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Slack","native":false,"category":"messaging","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Telegram","native":true,"category":"messaging","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Facebook Messenger","native":true,"category":"messaging","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Instagram","native":true,"category":"social","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"BigBlueButton","native":false,"category":"video","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Pexip","native":true,"category":"video","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"ChatGPT","native":false,"category":"ai","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Rocket.Chat AI","native":true,"category":"ai","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Zapier","native":false,"category":"automation","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Bamboo","native":false,"category":"ci_cd","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"ClamAV","native":false,"category":"security","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Zoom","native":true,"category":"video","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Confluence Cloud","native":true,"category":"productivity","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Dropbox Paper","native":true,"category":"productivity","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"RapidPro","native":true,"category":"messaging","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"TextIt","native":true,"category":"messaging","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Bluescape","native":true,"category":"collaboration","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Collaboard","native":true,"category":"collaboration","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Imgur","native":true,"category":"content","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Virtru","native":true,"category":"security","direction":"bidirectional"}]` |
| language.primary | - | TypeScript |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"GB","primaryMarkets":["GB","DE","FR","US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"cli":true,"ios":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Community","summary":"Free, self-hosted edition for up to 100 users","features":["Free frontend and backend","Self-hosted community server"],"description":"Self-hosted community edition for small-scale deployment","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"users":"up to 100"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"Professional server with per-seat/month pricing","features":["Professional home server with dynamic scaling","90% resource savings vs Community","Advanced security advisory","Level 3 support with SLA","Long-term support (LTS)","LDAP and SCIM integration","OIDC/SSO authentication","Audit and compliance reporting","Air-gapped deployment support","Kubernetes/Helm charts","White-label mobile app","Custom branding","Extended room management","Content analysis and DLP support"],"description":"Professional home server with advanced performance and compliance features","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free community version. Pro version billed per seat per month.","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://element.io/fr/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-18T12:32:28.076Z","billingPeriods":["month"]}` | `{"type":"quote","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Starter","description":"For technical evaluation, small businesses, and non-profits","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Commercial","description":"Secure collaboration for commercial enterprises with deployment flexibility and compliance","contactSales":true},{"free":false,"name":"Government","description":"Sovereign communications for public sector agencies with data sovereignty control","contactSales":true},{"free":false,"name":"Defense","description":"Mission-grade communications for defense and intelligence operations","contactSales":true}],"currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.rocket.chat/plans","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T13:43:43.552Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | low |
| pricing.transparent | no | no |
| release.cadence_days | - | 1 |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/RocketChat/Rocket.Chat/releases/tag/8.9.0-rc.5","date":"2026-10-03T02:37:45Z","type":"prerelease","version":"8.9.0-rc.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/RocketChat/Rocket.Chat/releases/tag/8.9.0-rc.4","date":"2026-10-01T21:59:01Z","type":"prerelease","version":"8.9.0-rc.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/RocketChat/Rocket.Chat/releases/tag/8.9.0-rc.3","date":"2026-09-30T13:13:32Z","type":"prerelease","version":"8.9.0-rc.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/RocketChat/Rocket.Chat/releases/tag/8.9.0-rc.2","date":"2026-09-28T22:20:17Z","type":"prerelease","version":"8.9.0-rc.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/RocketChat/Rocket.Chat/releases/tag/8.9.0-rc.1","date":"2026-09-23T03:47:41Z","type":"prerelease","version":"8.9.0-rc.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/RocketChat/Rocket.Chat/releases/tag/8.9.0-rc.0","date":"2026-09-23T03:23:59Z","type":"prerelease","version":"8.9.0-rc.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/RocketChat/Rocket.Chat/releases/tag/8.8.1","date":"2026-09-09T15:30:46Z","type":"stable","version":"8.8.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/RocketChat/Rocket.Chat/releases/tag/8.8.0","date":"2026-09-01T22:46:35Z","type":"stable","version":"8.8.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/RocketChat/Rocket.Chat/releases/tag/8.8.0-rc.2","date":"2026-08-31T15:59:12Z","type":"prerelease","version":"8.8.0-rc.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/RocketChat/Rocket.Chat/releases/tag/8.8.0-rc.1","date":"2026-08-28T21:23:25Z","type":"prerelease","version":"8.8.0-rc.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/RocketChat/Rocket.Chat/releases/tag/8.8.0-rc.0","date":"2026-08-20T21:43:31Z","type":"prerelease","version":"8.8.0-rc.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/RocketChat/Rocket.Chat/releases/tag/7.10.15","date":"2026-08-20T11:16:15Z","type":"stable","version":"7.10.15"},{"url":"https://github.com/RocketChat/Rocket.Chat/releases/tag/8.7.1","date":"2026-08-19T13:47:02Z","type":"stable","version":"8.7.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/RocketChat/Rocket.Chat/releases/tag/8.6.2","date":"2026-08-19T13:45:21Z","type":"stable","version":"8.6.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/RocketChat/Rocket.Chat/releases/tag/8.5.3","date":"2026-08-19T22:29:29Z","type":"stable","version":"8.5.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/RocketChat/Rocket.Chat/releases/tag/8.4.6","date":"2026-08-19T22:39:51Z","type":"stable","version":"8.4.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/RocketChat/Rocket.Chat/releases/tag/8.3.8","date":"2026-08-19T22:40:01Z","type":"stable","version":"8.3.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/RocketChat/Rocket.Chat/releases/tag/8.2.8","date":"2026-08-19T22:36:21Z","type":"stable","version":"8.2.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/RocketChat/Rocket.Chat/releases/tag/8.1.8","date":"2026-08-19T22:42:14Z","type":"stable","version":"8.1.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/RocketChat/Rocket.Chat/releases/tag/8.7.0","date":"2026-08-07T02:06:48Z","type":"stable","version":"8.7.0"}]` |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"ISO/IEC 27001:2022","status":"active"},{"name":"Cyber Essentials Plus","status":"active"},{"name":"WCAG 2.1 Level AA","level":"AA","status":"active"},{"name":"EN 301 549","status":"active"}]` | `[{"name":"HIPAA","status":"active"},{"name":"GDPR","status":"active"},{"name":"NIS2","status":"active"},{"name":"FINRA","status":"active"}]` |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.hipaa | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | yes |
| security.scorecard | - | 8.7 |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://element.io/de/security/security-hall-of-fame | https://www.rocket.chat/blog/nis2-compliance |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=%40rocket.chat%2Fapps-engine&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (Collaboration Software)

| Capability | Element | Rocket.Chat |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Modality** |  |  |
| Messaging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video meetings | ✓ | ✓ |
| Whiteboard | ✓ | - |
| **Meetings** |  |  |
| Screen sharing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Recording / transcription | - | Recording |
| **Security** |  |  |
| End-to-end encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
| SSO / SCIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Access** |  |  |
| Guest / external access | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Compliance** |  |  |
| Compliance controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Hosting | Cloud + self-hosted | Cloud + self-hosted |
| **Scale** |  |  |
| Max participants | unlimited | 4000+ |
| **Ecosystem** |  |  |
| App marketplace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Public API / bot framework | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Commercial** |  |  |
| Free tier | ✓ | ✓ |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T08:33:53.677Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*