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Rocket.Chat Desktop vs Discord: catalog facts
Rocket.Chat Desktop	Discord
Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…	Freemium Free to use, with an optional Nitro subscription.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, iOS, Web
Provides desktop packages for Windows, macOS and Linux.	Drop-in voice channels without placing calls Low-latency screen and game streaming
Workspace access and server licensing are separate from the desktop client.	Proprietary and centrally hosted Some features sit behind the Nitro subscription
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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