an open-source fully customizable communications platform
Rent a virtual (VPS) or dedicated server having pre-installed Rocket.Chat - an open-source enterprise messaging and video conferencing platform. Simply choose the right plan, configure a server and start working in 15 minutes.
Please note that Rocket.Chat is exclusively available for HOSTKEY leased servers. To acquire the Rocket.Chat, simply choose it from the Software tab during the server plan ordering process.
Rocket.Chat Community is an officially free plan with no additional costs. It provides the basic functionality to get small teams started with secured and self-hosted business communication.
Later on you can switch to the paid Enterprise plan to get the highest level of security, regulatory compliance, performance, scalability and superior technical support.
To install Rocket.Chat, you need to select a license while ordering a server on HOSTKEY website. Our auto-deployment system will install the communications platform on your server. Also you can read how to install this software by yourself.
If you have any difficulties or questions when installing and/or using the communications platform, carefully learn the documentation on the official website of the developer, read about typical problems and how to solve them or contact Rocket.Chat support.
Yes, Rocket Chat is generally considered to be a safe and secure chat platform. It uses a variety of security measures to protect user data, including:
In addition, Rocket Chat is open source, which means that its code is freely available for inspection by security experts. This helps to ensure that there are no vulnerabilities that could be exploited by hackers.
Yes, Rocket Chat is free to use for personal and non-commercial use. However, there are also paid plans available for businesses and organizations that need more features and support.
The free plan includes the following features:
The paid plans add the following features:
Rocket Chat can be used for a variety of purposes, including:
To open Rocket Chat in your browser, you can go to the following website:
You can also install the Rocket Chat desktop app or mobile app.
Once you have opened Rocket Chat, you will need to create an account or sign in with your existing account. After you have created or signed in to your account, you will be able to access your chat rooms and start chatting with other users.
Rocket Chat offers a number of benefits over other chat platforms, including:
Rocket Chat is a powerful chat platform, but it also has some limitations, including:
Some popular Rocket Chat alternatives include:
The developers of Rocket Chat have a number of exciting plans for the future, including:
Rocket.Chat is an open messaging and video conferencing platform created in 2015 by a group of Brazilian developers working at Webschool company. Rocket.Chat is open source and available for download on GitHub, released under the MIT license. It provides real-time messaging, supports voice and video calls, file sharing, and also integration with other applications. Rocket.Chat runs on a variety of operating systems and platforms, including Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. It can be installed either on your server or on cloud platforms. It uses the WebSocket protocol for data transmission and supports SSL/TLS encryption to ensure the security of data transfer.
Get pre-installed Rocket.Chat on servers in the Netherlands, Finland and USA.