What we love
- Self-hostable
- Strong DevOps + ChatOps features
- Apache 2 open source
What to watch
- Less polished than Slack
- More ops overhead
Best for
Defense, government, and finance orgs that need self-hosted chat.
Key features
- Self-hosted
- Channels + DMs
- Built-in playbooks for incidents
- Open source (Apache 2)
- Mobile + desktop apps
What is Mattermost?
Mattermost is the self-hostable, open-source team chat — used by gov, defense, and security-conscious orgs. Tight Git integration.
Who is it for?
Mattermost is a great fit for teams looking for a communication & video tool that fits the freemium tier. It's especially loved by distributed teams, sales, and content creators.
Key tags
Team ChatOpen SourceSelf-hosted
How it compares
We curate Mattermost among the top Communication & Video tools on saas.fyi. Browse all Communication & Video tools to compare alternatives, or use the directory's search and filters to find a closer fit.
Pricing
Free OSS, Pro from $10/user/mo. Pricing tier: Freemium. Always confirm current pricing on the official site — SaaS pricing changes frequently.
Quick facts
- Category: Communication & Video
- Pricing: Freemium — Free OSS, Pro from $10/user/mo
- Website: mattermost.com
