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XDeck vs Rocket.Chat

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

XDeck

7.0
Communication

TweetDeck-style X/Twitter client

Rocket.Chat

8.0
Communication

Official desktop client for Rocket.Chat

Metric XDeck Rocket.Chat
Category Communication Communication
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 171 83
90-day Installs 171 249
365-day Installs 171 1.0K
Version 3.0 4.14.1
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 412 1.7K
GitHub Forks 22 811
Open Issues 4 238
License MIT MIT
Language Swift TypeScript
Last GitHub Commit 21d ago 1mo ago
First Seen Apr 26, 2026 Feb 27, 2016

Reviews

XDeck

XDeck is a macOS Twitter client offering a TweetDeck-like experience with ad-blocking and customization features. It appeals to users seeking a clean, alternative interface for Twitter/X.

XDeck provides a Twitter client experience with a focus on ad-blocking and customization.

Pros

  • + Open-source and MIT-licensed
  • + Ad-free experience
  • + Customizable interface

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Some UI refresh issues reported

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