Converse.js vs Rocket.Chat
Both Converse.js and Rocket.Chat are self-hosted alternatives to Discord.
Side by side
| Field | Converse.js | Rocket.Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Description | XMPP chat client in your browser. | Communications platform that puts data protection first. |
| GitHub stars | 3,302 | 46,357 |
| License | MPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Platforms | Javascript | Nodejs, Docker, K8S |
| Latest release | v14.0.1, 17 October 2026 | 9.0.0-rc.3, 31 October 2026 |
| Repository activity | 1 November 2026 | 31 October 2026 |
| Health | Active | Active |
| Categories | Communication - XMPP - Web Clients | Communication - Custom Communication Systems |
| Website | https://conversejs.org/ | https://rocket.chat/ |
| Source code | https://github.com/conversejs/converse.js | https://github.com/RocketChat/Rocket.Chat |
Where the records differ
Computed from the two records above: a line appears only where the dataset states a figure, a date or a set relation, and no line recommends one application over the other.
- Rocket.Chat has more GitHub stars in the dataset, 46,357 against 3,302.
- Converse.js recorded repository activity more recently, 1 November 2026 against 31 October 2026.
- Rocket.Chat has the newer release on record: 9.0.0-rc.3, 31 October 2026, against v14.0.1, 17 October 2026.
- Licenses differ: Converse.js is listed under MPL-2.0; Rocket.Chat under MIT.
- Platforms differ: Converse.js lists Javascript; Rocket.Chat lists Nodejs, Docker, K8S.
- Converse.js is filed under Communication - XMPP - Web Clients; Rocket.Chat is filed under Communication - Custom Communication Systems.