Pricing for nonprofits
Community Edition free and open source (MIT) for self-hosting. Starter cloud covers 50 users with premium features and limits.
Review for nonprofits
Team chat with a free MIT Community edition and a 50-user Starter tier.
Community Edition free and open source (MIT) for self-hosting. Starter cloud covers 50 users with premium features and limits.
Typical nonprofit uses:
- Self-host staff chat with no fees
- Bridge WhatsApp and socials centrally
- Run video via Jitsi or BigBlueButton
Pros:
- MIT licence, true ownership
- Omnichannel on paid tiers
- 64 languages built in
Cons:
- Community is core messaging only
- Needs server skill to host
- Push caps on Community
FAQ about Rocket.Chat for nonprofits
Is Rocket.Chat free?
Yes. The MIT Community Edition self-hosts free, and Starter cloud covers 50 users with premium features.
What does paid add?
Commercial, Government and Defense plans add compliance, omnichannel, support and scale.
Which video works?
Community supports Jitsi and BigBlueButton. Starter adds Pexip, Meet and Zoom.
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