Advanced Chat Features
Channels, private groups, direct messages, and threaded conversations
Open Source Chat Platform
Host Your Rocket.Chat Server
Explore a self-hosted Rocket.Chat deployment, from software capabilities to installation considerations and the server resources needed for your workload.
01 / Software overview
What is Rocket.Chat?
Rocket.Chat is an open-source team communication platform that provides all the features of modern chat applications plus advanced omnichannel support, live chat, and extensive customization options.
- Open-source chat platform
- Omnichannel communication
- Live chat support
- Custom integrations
- Advanced security
02 / What it does
Capabilities and use cases.
Explore the tools and workflows available in this software, then choose the VPS resources needed to run them.
Chat Bots & Automation
Built-in bots, custom integrations, and automation workflows
Enterprise Security
End-to-end encryption, audit logs, and compliance features
Live Chat
Customer support live chat with widget integration and analytics
Omnichannel Support
Integrate with email, SMS, WhatsApp, and social media platforms
Analytics & Reporting
Detailed analytics, user engagement metrics, and performance reports
03 / Technical planning
Check compatibility before choosing a plan.
Requirements change between software releases. Review the current upstream documentation and consider peak load when sizing a server.
- Compute & memory
- Account for the application, background services and expected concurrent users.
- OS & dependencies
- Check supported versions, runtime dependencies and installation method.
- Storage & recovery
- Allow space for data growth, application logs and independently tested backups.
- Network & access
- Plan required ports, TLS, firewall rules and administrative access.
04 / Deployment approach
From VPS selection to a running service.
Setup steps vary by software version and operating system. Use this workflow to prepare a controlled deployment.
- 01
Choose a suitable VPS
Compare CPU, memory, storage and billing terms against the application's requirements.
- 02
Prepare your environment
Install a supported OS, update packages, configure SSH keys and restrict exposed ports.
- 03
Install, test and maintain
Follow the software's release-specific instructions, verify access and configure backups and updates.
Plans & pricing
Find the right server for the job.
Start with a small yearly VPS or choose an NVMe cloud server with flexible billing. Compare actual resources before ordering.
Annual starter VPS
Small VPS I
Perfect for small websites and development
NPR 2,999/year
Billed annually. Monthly billing unavailable.
- CPU
- 1 vCPU Core
- Memory
- 1 GB RAM
- Storage
- 24 GB SSD
- Traffic
- 2 TB Traffic
- 1 IPv4 Address
- US Datacenter
- Basic DDoS Protection
- KVM Virtualization
- Port 25 Blocked
- Not Upgradeable
Configure & order
Choose your final billing term in the secure checkout.
Annual starter VPS
Small VPS II
Ideal for growing websites and applications
NPR 4,999/year
Billed annually. Monthly billing unavailable.
- CPU
- 2 vCPU Core
- Memory
- 2.5 GB RAM
- Storage
- 45 GB SSD
- Traffic
- 3 TB Traffic
- 1 IPv4 Address
- US Datacenter
- Basic DDoS Protection
- KVM Virtualization
- Port 25 Blocked
- Not Upgradeable
Configure & order
Choose your final billing term in the secure checkout.
Recommended cloud VPS
Cloud VPS 1
High-performance cloud VPS with premium features
NPR 2,199/month
Billed monthly, before taxes
- CPU
- 4 vCPU Cores
- Memory
- 6 GB RAM
- Storage
- 100 GB NVMe
- Traffic
- 30 TB Traffic
- 1 Snapshot Included
- AMD EPYC Processors
- Global Datacenters
- Advanced DDoS Protection
Configure & order
Choose your final billing term in the secure checkout.
Performance cloud VPS
Cloud VPS 2
Enterprise-grade performance for demanding applications
NPR 3,999/month
Billed monthly, before taxes
- CPU
- 6 vCPU Cores
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Storage
- 200 GB NVMe
- Traffic
- 30 TB Traffic
- 2 Snapshots Included
- AMD EPYC Processors
- Global Datacenters
- Advanced DDoS Protection
Configure & order
Choose your final billing term in the secure checkout.
Performance cloud VPS
Cloud VPS 3
Enterprise-grade performance for demanding applications
NPR 5,999/month
Billed monthly, before taxes
- CPU
- 8 vCPU Cores
- Memory
- 24 GB RAM
- Storage
- 300 GB NVMe
- Traffic
- 30 TB Traffic
- 2 Snapshots Included
- AMD EPYC Processors
- Global Datacenters
- Advanced DDoS Protection
Configure & order
Choose your final billing term in the secure checkout.
Need a custom configuration or migration help?
Our team can help you choose a server before you purchase.
05 / Frequently asked
Questions about Rocket.Chat.
Practical answers about the software and common deployment decisions.
Have a different question? Contact usHow does Rocket.Chat compare to Slack?
Rocket.Chat is an open-source alternative to Slack with additional features like live chat, omnichannel support, and advanced integrations. You get all the features of Slack plus complete data ownership and customization capabilities.
Can I use Rocket.Chat for customer support?
Yes! Rocket.Chat includes powerful live chat features for customer support. You can integrate it with your website, provide real-time support, and manage customer conversations with advanced analytics and reporting.
What integrations does Rocket.Chat support?
Rocket.Chat supports hundreds of integrations including GitHub, GitLab, Jira, Jenkins, and many more. You can also create custom integrations using webhooks and the REST API.
Is Rocket.Chat secure?
Yes, Rocket.Chat includes enterprise-grade security features including end-to-end encryption, two-factor authentication, audit logs, and compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and other regulations.
Can I migrate from Slack to Rocket.Chat?
Yes, Rocket.Chat provides migration tools to import your Slack data.
Does Rocket.Chat support mobile apps?
Yes! Rocket.Chat provides native mobile apps for iOS and Android, as well as responsive web interface. All platforms sync seamlessly for a unified communication experience.
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