Rocket.ChatvsUmbraco CMS
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Rocket.Chat | Umbraco CMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 13 in Instant Messaging | #7 of 42 in Content Management |
| GitHub stars | 46 349 | 5 278 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +179 | +21 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 36 | 27 |
| Latest release | 8.5.4 · 16 Oct 2026 | release-13.16.4 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | C |
Which one should you pick?
Rocket.Chat scores 82/100 against 71/100 for Umbraco CMS, so it is the safer default.
Rocket.Chat ships more often: 36 stable releases in the past year, against 27 for Umbraco CMS.
If you want the quickest setup, Rocket.Chat is easier to run; Umbraco CMS needs more configuration.
Rocket.Chat is growing faster right now (+179 stars in 30 days).
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