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Rocket.Chat — open source alternative
Open source team and community chat with video and voice.
Strengths
- Federation support (via Matrix bridge).
- {'Large feature set': 'channels, threads, omnichannel.'}
- Strong customization options.
Weaknesses
- Can feel heavy for small teams.
- Past performance issues on large deployments.
- Resource footprint is higher than competitors.
Ad slot — OSS middle
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