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Rocket.Chat DesktopStoat
Free

The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…

 Free

Free to use, with no ads according to the site.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web
  • Provides desktop packages for Windows, macOS and Linux.
  • Servers, channels, voice chat and file sharing in one app
  • Role-based permissions and moderation tools for large communities
  • Workspace access and server licensing are separate from the desktop client.
  • Requires an account to use
  • Smaller user base than mainstream community chat apps
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Web application
Open source Open source
License: MIT License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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