Rocket.Chat

Yes, Rocket.Chat offers a free Starter plan for up to 50 users, which is ideal for small teams getting started on the platform. There is also a fully open-source Community Edition that can be self-hosted, but it lacks enterprise-grade security, compliance, and support features.

Rocket.Chat provides autonomy and flexibility for secure, mission-critical environments, with on-prem, air-gapped, and secure cloud deployments. Unlike Slack, it's open source and self-hosted, giving you complete data sovereignty. It offers end-to-end encryption, comprehensive auditing, and control over data storage.

Yes, Rocket.Chat supports deep integrations with video solutions like Pexip, Google Meet, Jitsi, and others. These integrations allow users to start or join video meetings directly from Rocket.Chat, unifying real-time messaging, voice, and external video tools in a single interface.

Yes, Rocket.Chat is built to support large-scale deployments and is used by government agencies and federal system integrators around the world. Its enterprise architecture includes multi-instance and microservices-based scaling, allowing core functions to scale independently and maintain high performance under heavy load.

Yes, Rocket.Chat allows you to maintain full control by deciding where and how your data is stored, free from foreign jurisdiction, regulatory risks, or unauthorized access. Self-hosted deployments maintain full ownership with secure installations tailored to your security and compliance needs.

Yes, Rocket.Chat's Data Processing Agreement encapsulates Standard Contractual Clauses issued by the EU, ensuring data processing activities adhere to GDPR privacy standards. The DPA includes technical and organizational security measures designed to safeguard data and uphold principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability as required by the EU.

Yes, Rocket.Chat supports U.S. federal agencies in aligning with NIST 800-53, 800-171, and Zero Trust guidance for secure, resilient, and compliant communication environments. The platform is awardable through USAF Platform One and Tradewinds Marketplaces, and can be procured via GSA, SEWP, GWACs, and other government-wide vehicles.

Yes, Rocket.Chat is specifically designed for government infrastructure deployment. It can be deployed on government-owned servers, within agency data centers, or in agency-controlled cloud environments. The platform supports completely isolated, on-premises deployments that never communicate with external services.