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Volt vs Rocket.Chat

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Volt

5.0
Communication

Client for Slack, Discord, Skype, Gmail, Twitter, Facebook, and more

Rocket.Chat

8.0
Communication

Official desktop client for Rocket.Chat

Metric Volt Rocket.Chat
Category Communication Communication
AI Score 5.0 8.0
30-day Installs 3 83
90-day Installs 6 249
365-day Installs 29 1.0K
Version 0.96 4.14.1
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 608 1.7K
GitHub Forks 8 811
Open Issues 67 238
License MIT
Language TypeScript
Last GitHub Commit 2y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Feb 27, 2016

Reviews

Volt

Volt is a unique desktop client that consolidates multiple communication platforms into one app, saving users time and effort. It supports popular services like Slack, Discord, and Gmail, making it ideal for those managing several messaging channels.

Volt integrates various communication platforms into a single desktop client for efficient management.

Pros

  • + Consolidates multiple platforms into one app
  • + Lightweight at 300 KB
  • + Cross-platform support

Cons

  • - No auto-updates
  • - Low 30-day installs

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