Alternative to Google Chat, Slack, Microsoft Teams
| Plan | vCPU | RAM | Hourly Price | Monthly Price | |
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Pricing comparison based on equivalent configurations as of 1 August 2026.
| Feature | Mattermost | Slack | Microsoft Teams | Google Chat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platform | Open-source (self-hosted) | SaaS | SaaS | SaaS |
| Hosting Control | Full control of infrastructure and data location | Hosted on Slack servers | Hosted on Microsoft Azure | Hosted on Google Cloud |
| Chat Channels | 100% yours — no message limits, perpetual archiving | Proprietary channels | Proprietary channels | Proprietary channels |
| Customization | Full customization: bots, plugins, API, JS integrations | Limited via app marketplace | Limited to Microsoft ecosystem | Minimal customization |
| Video Meetings | Integrated Jitsi Meetings (self-hosted) | Huddles (limited) / external apps | Built-in (Microsoft backbone) | Google Meet |
| Open Source Advantage | 100% auditable codebase; community-driven roadmap | Closed-source | Closed-source | Closed-source |
| Vendor Lock-in | None. Export data & migrate anytime (portable via Docker/Kubernetes) | Encrypted (Black-box service) | Encrypted (Tied to Microsoft ecosystem) | Encrypted (Tied to Google ecosystem) |
| Scalability | Auto-scale with cloud elasticity | Limited by plan tier | Depends on plan tier | Limited by Workspace quotas |
| Storage Limits | Custom (scalable) | 5–20 GB per member (plan-based) | 1 TB per org (plan-based) | Limited or pay-per-user basis |
| Pricing Model | pay-as-you-use (by CPU & RAM usage) | Fixed subscription (per user/month) | Tiered subscription (per user) | Tiered subscription (per user) |
You choose where to host (US, Germany, India, etc.).
Seamless video meetings.
Low latency, high-availability clusters.
SLA-backed support with real engineers, real uptime.
Transparent billing without per-user licenses.
White-label your entire collaboration suite.
TLS/SSL, secure TURN/STUN, role-based access, private networks.
Jitsi configured for seamless meetings.
Mattermost is an open-source, self-hosted messaging and collaboration platform designed for secure team communication. It’s a great alternative to tools like Slack or Microsoft Teams, especially for organizations that require full data control and compliance.
Unlimited, scaling depends only on your chosen instance resources.
We offer multiple global server locations so you can host closer to your user base. Current locations include New York (USA), Los Angeles (USA), Frankfurt (Germany), and Mumbai (India).
Not necessarily. Our hosting platform handles all server management tasks, including installation, updates, and monitoring. You can manage Mattermost directly from our intuitive dashboard.
Once deployment is complete, you’ll receive a secure URL and admin credentials. You can log in immediately through your browser and start inviting users to your workspace.
We specialize in application-optimized hosting with one-click setup, enterprise security, free SSL, high uptime, and dedicated support.
Yes. We provide automated daily backups and real-time monitoring to ensure maximum uptime and data safety.
Yes. You can upgrade your server resources instantly from the dashboard. Mattermost scales seamlessly with your team size and message volume.
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