# Rocket.Chat vs Tube Archivist

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Rocket.Chat | Tube Archivist |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 ✓ | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 13 in Instant Messaging | #7 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 46 350 ✓ | 8 552 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +180 ✓ | +83 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 36 ✓ | 6 |
| Latest release | 8.5.4 · 16 Oct 2026 | v0.6.0 · 25 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Rocket.Chat scores 82/100 against 72/100 for Tube Archivist, so it is the safer default.

Rocket.Chat ships more often: 36 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Tube Archivist.

If you want the quickest setup, Rocket.Chat is easier to run; Tube Archivist needs more configuration.

Rocket.Chat is growing faster right now (+180 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Rocket.Chat](https://selfhost.directory/project/rocketchat) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/rocketchat.md)
- [Tube Archivist](https://selfhost.directory/project/tube-archivist) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/tube-archivist.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/rocketchat-vs-tube-archivist