# RingCentral vs Rocket.Chat

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** RingCentral

| Attribute | RingCentral | Rocket.Chat |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 75.8 (72% (medium)) | 66.6 (75% (high)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 100 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 339 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 46,211 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A cloud-based solution combining phone, messaging, video meetings, and intelligent contact center tools to automate and manage customer interactions and internal team communications. It is indexed under Collaboration Software.","source":"https://www.ringcentral.com/au/en/pricing/contact-center.html","question":"What is RingCentral?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"RingCentral offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $20 per user per month. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.ringcentral.com","question":"Is RingCentral free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"RingCentral supports the web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.ringcentral.com/au/en/pricing/contact-center.html","question":"What platforms does RingCentral support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for RingCentral, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.ringcentral.com/au/en/pricing/contact-center.html","question":"Can RingCentral be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 11 integrations for RingCentral, including Salesforce, HubSpot, Zendesk, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, Bullhorn, Netsuite and ServiceNow, plus 3 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.ringcentral.com/au/en/pricing/contact-center.html","question":"What does RingCentral integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for RingCentral. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as RingCentral not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.ringcentral.com/ie/en/legal/trust-center/security/agreements.html","question":"What security certifications does RingCentral have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"RingCentral is available worldwide. Its primary markets are the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Germany and France.","source":"https://www.ringcentral.com/au/en/pricing/contact-center.html","question":"Where is RingCentral 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 | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"on_prem":true,"air_gapped":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A communication platform enabling businesses to automate and analyze customer interactions through AI-powered voice, messaging, and video capabilities. It helps organizations manage communications, improve customer satisfaction, and gain insights from customer interactions at scale. | 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":"cloud","sso_scim":true,"free_tier":true,"messaging":true,"api_access":true,"screen_sharing":true,"video_meetings":true,"app_marketplace":true,"max_participants":"up to 300 participants","compliance_controls":true,"guest_external_access":true,"recording_transcription":"recording_ai_notes"}` | `{"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 | 500 | 50 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Salesforce"},{"name":"HubSpot"},{"name":"Zendesk"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams"},{"name":"Google Workspace"},{"name":"Bullhorn"},{"name":"Netsuite"},{"name":"ServiceNow"},{"name":"Sugar CRM"},{"name":"Dynamics"},{"name":"Microsoft 365","native":true,"category":"productivity"},{"name":"ChatGPT"},{"name":"Claude"}]` | `[{"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 | `{"primaryMarkets":["US","CA","AU","GB","DE","FR","IT","ES","PT","SG"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"cli":true,"ios":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Core","summary":"$20/user/month (billed annually)","features":["Unlimited domestic calling","On-demand call recording","100 toll-free minutes","25 SMS per user per month","HD meetings (200 participants)","AI Receptionist add-on","AI Virtual Assistant","Captions & transcriptions","Notes & summaries"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":20,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Unify calls, meetings, and chat in an all-in-one, professional app","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"sms_per_user":"25/month","toll_free_minutes":"100","meeting_participants":"200"}},{"free":false,"name":"Advanced","summary":"$25/user/month (billed annually)","features":["Everything in Core","CRM integrations","Connect multiple sites","Core reporting and insights","1000 toll-free minutes","100 SMS per user per month","AI Receptionist add-on","AI Virtual Assistant","AI Writer","Captions & transcriptions","Notes & summaries"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":25,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Connect teams across locations and improve customer engagement","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"sms_per_user":"100/month","toll_free_minutes":"1000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Ultra","summary":"$35/user/month (billed annually)","features":["Everything in Advanced","10000 toll-free minutes","200 SMS per user per month","RingCentral Webinar","Historical and real-time insights","Unlimited storage","Device analytics & alerts","All AI Virtual Assistant features"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":35,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Engage audiences at scale, backed by deep business insights","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"sms_per_user":"200/month","toll_free_minutes":"10000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Customer Engagement Bundle","summary":"Custom pricing","features":["Everything in Ultra","Business SMS Booster","Call Queues Booster"],"description":"Orchestrate faster, consistent service with connected voice & SMS","contactSales":true}],"addOns":[{"name":"AI Receptionist (AIR)"}],"summary":"From $20/user/month (billed annually). Free trial available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.ringcentral.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-03T14:28:56.383Z","startingPrice":{"amount":20,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"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.sla_pct | 99.999 | - |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.certifications | - | `[{"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 | yes |
| security.trust_center | - | 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 | RingCentral | Rocket.Chat |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Modality** |  |  |
| Messaging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video meetings | ✓ | ✓ |
| Whiteboard | - | - |
| **Meetings** |  |  |
| Screen sharing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recording / transcription | Recording + AI notes | Recording |
| **Security** |  |  |
| End-to-end encryption | - | ✓ |
| SSO / SCIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Access** |  |  |
| Guest / external access | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Compliance** |  |  |
| Compliance controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Hosting | Cloud only | Cloud + self-hosted |
| **Scale** |  |  |
| Max participants | up to 300 participants | 4000+ |
| **Ecosystem** |  |  |
| App marketplace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Public API / bot framework | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Commercial** |  |  |
| Free tier | ✓ | ✓ |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T03:18:01.661Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*