FreeSWITCHvsRocket.Chat
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| FreeSWITCH | Rocket.Chat | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 82/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 16 in VoIP | #1 of 13 in Instant Messaging |
| GitHub stars | 5 262 | 46 348 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +83 | +187 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 36 |
| Latest release | v1.11.3 · 28 Aug 2026 | 8.5.4 · 16 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | C | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Rocket.Chat scores 82/100 against 69/100 for FreeSWITCH, so it is the safer default.
Rocket.Chat ships more often: 36 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for FreeSWITCH.
If you want the quickest setup, Rocket.Chat is easier to run; FreeSWITCH needs more configuration.
Rocket.Chat is growing faster right now (+187 stars in 30 days).
FreeSWITCH details →Rocket.Chat details →