DozzlevsRocket.Chat
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Dozzle | Rocket.Chat | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 | 82/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 13 in Log Management | #1 of 13 in Instant Messaging |
| GitHub stars | 14 752 | 46 348 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +287 | +187 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 43 | 36 |
| Latest release | v11.3.5 · 24 Oct 2026 | 8.5.4 · 16 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Rocket.Chat scores 82/100 against 77/100 for Dozzle, so it is the safer default.
Dozzle ships more often: 43 stable releases in the past year, against 36 for Rocket.Chat.
If you want the quickest setup, Dozzle is easier to run; Rocket.Chat needs more configuration.
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