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Facebook Messenger vs Rocket.Chat
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Facebook Messenger
7.0Native desktop app for Messenger (formerly Facebook Messenger)
Rocket.Chat
8.0Official desktop client for Rocket.Chat
| Metric | Facebook Messenger | Rocket.Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Communication | Communication |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 80 | 83 |
| 90-day Installs | 284 | 249 |
| 365-day Installs | 3.9K | 1.0K |
| Version | 525.0.0.34.106 | 4.14.1 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 970 | 1.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 214 | 811 |
| Open Issues | 16 | 238 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Ruby | TypeScript |
| Last GitHub Commit | 4mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Apr 9, 2015 | Feb 27, 2016 |
Reviews
Facebook Messenger
Facebook Messenger offers a native desktop experience for real-time messaging, video calls, and file sharing, benefiting millions of users seeking seamless communication across devices.
Enables users to communicate via Messenger directly from their desktop.
Pros
- + Real-time messaging and video calls
- + Seamless integration with Messenger ecosystem
- + Free to use
Cons
- - Privacy concerns
- - Occasional service outages
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