Discourse vs Rocket.Chat
Comparing two open source alternatives to Discord. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.
Discourse
GPL-2.0Open source community forum platform combining long-form discussion, real-time chat, and strong moderation. Self-host it or use managed hosting.
Rocket.Chat
MITSelf-hosted team chat with channels, threads, voice and video calls, federation, plus desktop and mobile apps.
Side-by-side comparison
| Discourse | Rocket.Chat | |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Self-hostable | Yes | Yes |
| GitHub Stars | 48,058 | 46,375 |
| Forks | 9,059 | 14,097 |
| Open Issues | 293 | 4,374 |
| Last Commit | Nov 8, 2026 | Nov 7, 2026 |
| First Released | Jan 12, 2013 | May 19, 2015 |
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GitHub stars over time
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