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Why choose Element or Rocket.Chat?
However, there are some notable differences between the two. Element offers an entry-level price of $5/month/user, while Rocket.Chat does not have an entry-level price. Rocket.Chat offers a 30-day free trial, while Element does not offer a free trial but does have a free version. Rocket.Chat lacks some features such as breakout rooms, recording, and participant permissions, but does offer a newsfeed and "Do not disturb" mode. Element has a more robust training program, offering on-site, online live, docs, videos, and webinars, while Rocket.Chat has a dedicated customer service team and offers a range of help resources such as email, FAQ, forum, knowledge base, chat, and phone.