Rocket.ChatvsTailchat
Two self-hosted Slack alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Rocket.Chat | Tailchat | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 13 in Instant Messaging | #6 of 13 in Instant Messaging |
| GitHub stars | 46 348 | 3 642 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +187 | +9 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 36 | 7 |
| Latest release | 8.5.4 · 16 Oct 2026 | v1.11.18 · 2 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Rocket.Chat scores 82/100 against 63/100 for Tailchat, so it is the safer default.
Rocket.Chat ships more often: 36 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for Tailchat.
Rocket.Chat is growing faster right now (+187 stars in 30 days).
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