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Best Mattermost alternatives
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Slack
Free tier
Team messaging platform with channels, threads, and integrations for workplace communication.
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Open-source communication platform with team chat, video, and omnichannel customer engagement.
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Decentralized, end-to-end encrypted messaging built on the Matrix protocol.
Quick comparison: Mattermost vs Slack
| Feature | Mattermost | Slack |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free (self-hosted) | $7.25/user/mo |
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Slack vs Mattermost
Mattermost is the free option; Slack charges $7.25/user/mo but may offer more polish. Here is how they compare.
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Microsoft Teams vs Mattermost
Mattermost is the free option; Microsoft Teams charges $4/user/mo but may offer more polish. Here is how they compare.
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Discord vs Mattermost
Mattermost gives you open source and self-hosting; Discord is a managed service. Which trade-off works for you?
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Mattermost vs Rocket.Chat
Mattermost is built for teams that need self-hosted, privacy-first messaging. Rocket.Chat is built for teams that want self-hosted chat with customer-facing features. Pick the one that fits.
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Mattermost vs Element
Mattermost is built for teams that need self-hosted, privacy-first messaging. Element is built for privacy-focused teams and cross-organization communication. Pick the one that fits.
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Mattermost vs Google Chat
Mattermost is the free option; Google Chat charges $6/user/mo but may offer more polish. Here is how they compare.
More Team Communication tools
Slack
Team messaging platform with channels, threads, and integrations for workplace communication.
Microsoft Teams
All-in-one communication platform with chat, video meetings, and Office 365 integration.
Discord
Voice, video, and text communication platform originally built for gaming, now used by communities and teams.
Rocket.Chat
Open-source communication platform with team chat, video, and omnichannel customer engagement.
Element
Decentralized, end-to-end encrypted messaging built on the Matrix protocol.
Google Chat
Team messaging built into Google Workspace with Spaces, threads, and deep Google app integration.
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