Rocket.Chat Community edition

Rocket.Chat is a team chat platform you can self-manage. Its Community edition is a free self-managed workspace with core collaboration and security features.

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Rocket.Chat Community edition is a productivity and SaaS perk from Rocket.Chat, offering a free self-managed workspace, with no funding required.

Value: Free
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Stated by provider

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What you get

Inside Rocket.Chat Community edition

The Community edition is a free self-managed workspace, with core collaboration and security features included. You deploy it on your own infrastructure. The pricing page shows no price for its paid plans.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Free plan Any startup

Funding / backing: No funding needed
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Community edition with no time limit.
Other requirements: The Community edition is self-managed, so you run the workspace on your own infrastructure.

How to claim

How to apply for Rocket.Chat Community edition

Steps to apply

1Deploy the Community edition from rocket.chat.
2No application is needed.

Good to know: Plans read on rocket.chat/pricing on October 28, 2026.

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Source: The provider's official program page

Value is the headline maximum Rocket.Chat advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. A comparison, not endorsed by the programs listed. A link labeled as a referral link may earn us a commission, and a program labeled Same owner comes from the company that runs StartupPerks. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.

Questions

Rocket.Chat Community edition: common questions

What do you get with Rocket.Chat Community edition?

Rocket.Chat Community edition offers a free self-managed workspace.

Who qualifies for Rocket.Chat Community edition?

Rocket.Chat Community edition is open to any startup, with no funding required. The Community edition is self-managed, so you run the workspace on your own infrastructure.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Rocket.Chat Community edition?

No. Rocket.Chat Community edition is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Rocket.Chat Community edition?

Deploy the Community edition from rocket.chat. No application is needed.

How long do I have to use Rocket.Chat Community edition, and does it expire?

Community edition with no time limit.

Is Rocket.Chat Community edition available outside the US?

Rocket.Chat Community edition is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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