Rocket.ChatvsTypst
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Rocket.Chat | Typst | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 82/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 13 in Instant Messaging | #1 of 2 in Publishing |
| GitHub stars | 46 348 | 56 869 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +187 | +140 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 36 | 5 |
| Latest release | 8.5.4 · 16 Oct 2026 | v0.15.1 · 17 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
Rocket.Chat and Typst 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 5 for Typst.
If you want the quickest setup, Typst is easier to run; Rocket.Chat needs more configuration.
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