ActivepiecesvsRocket.Chat
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Activepieces | Rocket.Chat | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 82/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #1 of 13 in Instant Messaging |
| GitHub stars | 25 265 | 46 348 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +565 | +187 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 37 | 36 |
| Latest release | 0.92.3-hotfix.2 · 28 Oct 2026 | 8.5.4 · 16 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Rocket.Chat scores 82/100 against 81/100 for Activepieces, so it is the safer default.
Activepieces ships more often: 37 stable releases in the past year, against 36 for Rocket.Chat.
If you want the quickest setup, Activepieces is easier to run; Rocket.Chat needs more configuration.
Activepieces is growing faster right now (+565 stars in 30 days).
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