AppFlowyvsRocket.Chat
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| AppFlowy | Rocket.Chat | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 82/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 45 in Project Management | #1 of 13 in Instant Messaging |
| GitHub stars | 77 905 | 46 349 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 001 | +188 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 27 | 36 |
| Latest release | 0.14.11 · 26 Oct 2026 | 8.5.4 · 16 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Dart | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
AppFlowy and Rocket.Chat score the same (82/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Rocket.Chat ships more often: 36 stable releases in the past year, against 27 for AppFlowy.
If you want the quickest setup, Rocket.Chat is easier to run; AppFlowy needs more configuration.
AppFlowy is growing faster right now (+1 001 stars in 30 days).
AppFlowy details →Rocket.Chat details →