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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.3% of reviews)
Mid-Market (50.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free With One-Time Purchase
Bird
Star Rating
(73)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(347)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free With One-Time Purchase
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Rocket.Chat excels in its HIPAA Compliance features, with a score of 9.5, making it a preferred choice for healthcare organizations needing secure communication. In contrast, Bird's compliance features are less robust, with a score of 6.9 for Compliant Emailing.
- Reviewers mention that Rocket.Chat's Web Application is rated highly at 9.0, providing a seamless user experience, while Bird's web application received a lower score of 7.6, indicating potential usability issues.
- G2 users highlight Rocket.Chat's superior File Sharing capabilities, scoring 8.6, which enhances collaboration among teams. Bird, however, does not have a dedicated score for this feature, suggesting it may not be as effective in this area.
- Users on G2 appreciate Rocket.Chat's Quality of Support with a score of 8.0, indicating reliable assistance when needed. In comparison, Bird's support quality is rated lower at 6.1, which may lead to frustrations for users seeking help.
- Reviewers mention that Rocket.Chat's Ease of Integration is rated at 8.9, making it easier for businesses to connect with other tools. Bird's integration ease is rated lower at 7.6, which could hinder workflow efficiency.
- Users say that Rocket.Chat's Mobile Application is rated at 7.8, providing decent functionality on-the-go, while Bird's mobile capabilities are not highlighted, suggesting a potential gap in mobile accessibility for users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Bird
No pricing availableRocket.Chat
Starter
Free
With One-Time Purchase
For small organizations looking
for self-hosted team collaboration.
- Up to 50 users
- Self-managed hosting only
- ALL PREMIUM CAPABILITIES, INCLUDING:
Free Trial
Bird
Free Trial is available
Rocket.Chat
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.9
60
8.6
276
Ease of Use
8.2
61
8.7
283
Ease of Setup
8.0
48
8.2
125
Ease of Admin
8.2
46
8.3
119
Quality of Support
7.4
57
8.0
231
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.6
45
8.2
107
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
55
8.4
273
Features by Category
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.6
163
Not enough data
8.1
174
Not enough data
8.0
164
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
7.8
106
Not enough data
7.6
101
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
7.8
149
Not enough data
8.9
169
Not enough data
8.6
121
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
9.8
9
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
10.0
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Text Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
SMS Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - SMS Marketing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
Not enough data
8.5
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
16
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
9.1
17
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
12
|
Verified
Meeting Coordination
Not enough data
9.2
18
Not enough data
8.6
16
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
15
Software Type
Not enough data
8.1
22
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
16
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
20
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
6.6
15
|
Verified
8.9
59
6.7
13
|
Verified
8.7
53
7.1
15
|
Verified
9.2
63
Support
5.4
14
|
Verified
8.7
57
Feature Not Available
8.8
60
4.8
14
|
Verified
8.7
53
Generative AI
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Communication
Not enough data
8.7
107
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
121
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
108
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
48
Internal Use
Not enough data
8.0
109
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
93
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
101
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
82
|
Verified
WhatsApp Messaging - WhatsApp Marketing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
WhatsApp Business Platform - WhatsApp Marketing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - UCaaS Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Extensions
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Campaigns
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Engagement
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Mobile Marketing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Bird and Rocket.Chat are categorized as Communication Platform as a Service (CPaaS)
Unique Categories
Rocket.Chat is categorized as Business Instant Messaging, HIPAA Compliant Messaging, Live Chat, Video Conferencing, and UCaaS Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Bird
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Rocket.Chat
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
14.5%
Computer Software
14.5%
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
7.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.8%
Financial Services
5.8%
Other
52.2%
Information Technology and Services
22.9%
Computer Software
14.2%
Hospital & Health Care
4.3%
Marketing and Advertising
3.7%
Education Management
3.4%
Other
51.4%
Discussions
Help Center
1 Comment
Official Response from Bird
Explore our Help Center where your most common questions are answered:
https://support.messagebird.com/hc/en-usRead more
Bird has no more discussions with answers
Is is possible to customize the REST Api of Rocket Chat?
2 Comments
W
If you mean building Rocket Chat Apps then have a look on the forums, these can be put up on the Rocket Chat...Read more
Can I use this for personal use, similar to Whatsapp or Telegram?
2 Comments
AA
No. Not really.Read more
Rocket chat had the voice message option but it was removed. Could it be reinstated or I will have to ask my company because it might be a case it was restricted by them?
2 Comments
JB
YES it could be reinstated , you will have to ask your company because it might be a case it was restricted and band from public comments.Read more
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