Real-time messaging
Reliable, fast conversations built for teams that need context at every turn.
Open source · self-hosted
A Modern Open Source, Self-Hosted Alternative to Slack, Rocket.Chat & Discord
Own your conversations, your infrastructure, and your data. RuckChat is a fast, flexible chat server for teams, companies, and open source communities. Deploy anywhere. Extend everything. Stay in control.
✓ 100% Open Source✓ Self Hosted✓ Developer Friendly✓ High Performance
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The new onboarding flow is ready for review.
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Looks great. I left a few notes on mobile states.
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Shipping this afternoon—nice work everyone!
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Built for focused teams
Everything your team needs. Nothing it doesn’t.
A dependable communication layer that fits the way your organization already works.
Own your data
Self-host everything and keep sensitive team knowledge in your control.
Developer first
REST APIs, WebSockets, and a CLI give developers a first-class foundation.
Extensible
Plugins, integrations, and customization that adapt to the way you work.
Deploy anywhere
Docker, Kubernetes, bare metal, or cloud—choose the deployment that fits.
High performance
Fast, scalable, and efficient communication as your team and community grow.
Flexible architecture
Deploy it where your team needs it.
Connect web, desktop, and mobile clients to a server you operate. Start small, scale confidently, and integrate the storage and databases that work for you.
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Why teams choose RuckChat
| Capability | RuckChat | Slack | Rocket.Chat | Discord |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open source | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| Self hosted | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| Own your data | ✓ | Limited | ✓ | — |
| Docker / Kubernetes | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| REST API | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Limited |
| WebSocket API | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Plugin support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Limited |
| Community driven | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| Modern UI | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile & desktop apps | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Linux friendly | ✓ | Limited | ✓ | ✓ |
| Developer APIs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Limited |
| MIT license | ✓ | — | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What is RuckChat?+
RuckChat is an open-source communication platform for teams that want a modern chat experience with the freedom to self-host.
Is it free?+
Yes. The project is open source, so you can run it in the environment that works for your organization.
Can I self-host?+
Yes. RuckChat is designed for self-hosted deployments, from a simple server to a larger containerized environment.
Does it support Docker?+
Yes. Deploy with Docker, Kubernetes, or on bare metal infrastructure.
How do I contribute?+
Visit the project on GitHub to open issues, join discussions, and contribute code.
Can I migrate from Rocket.Chat?+
Migration guidance will be documented as the project evolves. Join the community to follow progress.
Can I customize it?+
Absolutely. RuckChat is built to be extended through its APIs, integrations, and custom workflows.
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