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Chat vs Rocket.Chat
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Chat
7.5Rocket.Chat
8.0Official desktop client for Rocket.Chat
| Metric | Chat | Rocket.Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Communication | Communication |
| AI Score | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 2 | 83 |
| 90-day Installs | 3 | 249 |
| 365-day Installs | 921 | 1.0K |
| Version | 20.11.241 | 4.14.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 1.7K |
| GitHub Forks | — | 811 |
| Open Issues | — | 238 |
| License | — | MIT |
| Language | — | TypeScript |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Mar 1, 2018 | Feb 27, 2016 |
Reviews
Chat
Google Chat is a communication app for teams, offering real-time messaging, video calls, and file sharing. It integrates seamlessly with Google Workspace, making it ideal for organizations using Google services.
Enables team communication through chat, video calls, and file sharing within a workspace environment.
Pros
- + Seamless integration with Google Workspace apps
- + Real-time collaboration and messaging
- + Video conferencing capabilities
- + File sharing within the app
Cons
- - Limited customization options
- - Some UI elements may not be fully optimized for macOS
Rocket.Chat
Rocket.Chat is a secure and interoperable communication platform that integrates with the Matrix protocol, offering encrypted messaging for teams and organizations. Its official desktop client provides a seamless experience for real-time chat and collaboration.
Provides a desktop client for Rocket.Chat, enabling real-time messaging and team collaboration.
Pros
- + Supports Matrix protocol for interoperability
- + Always encrypted communication
- + Open-source with active development
Cons
- - Auto-update issues reported in the past
- - Open issues regarding notifications