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Head-to-head · Google Workspace Communication Tools

Webex App vs Mattermost

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Webex App #7 in Google Workspace Communication Tools 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Webex
Mattermost #8 in Google Workspace Communication Tools 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Mattermost

Webex App leads on 0 checks, Mattermost on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreWebex App · 8.7/10
  • Free planboth

Webex App scores higher on our rubric for google workspace communication tools: 8.7 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

Webex App is the better fit for teams wanting messaging and meetings in one app. Mattermost is the better fit for organizations wanting self-hosted team messaging.

  • Webex App fits best

    Teams wanting messaging and meetings in one app

  • Mattermost fits best

    Organizations wanting self-hosted team messaging

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Side by side

Feature Webex App 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Mattermost 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.6
Ranking #7 in Google Workspace Communication Tools #8 in Google Workspace Communication Tools
Best for Teams wanting messaging and meetings in one app Organizations wanting self-hosted team messaging
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Community, Docs Email, Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA ISO 27001, GDPR
Integrations 100+ integrations 700+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Webex App 0/3 · Mattermost 0/3
Google Calendar sync Not checked yet Not checked yet
Meeting recording Not checked yet Not checked yet
SSO support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Communication modes Not checked yet Not checked yet
Max call participants Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines video meetings, messaging, calling, and file sharing
  • Free meetings support up to 100 attendees and local recording
  • Integrates with Google Workspace, Slack, Salesforce, and other tools
  • Self-hosted deployment with web, desktop, and mobile clients
  • Searchable message history, channels, threads, calls, and screen sharing
  • 700 integrations plus APIs, bots, plugins, and workflow automation
Cons
  • Webex Free meetings are limited to 40 minutes
  • Webex Free supports up to 100 attendees
  • Business phone and telephone calling are listed under Webex Suite
  • Professional and Enterprise pricing is contact-based
  • Enterprise-specific AI features require the Enterprise plan
  • May be more than teams need if they only want basic messaging
Our verdict

Cisco’s Webex App brings video meetings, team messaging, calling, file sharing, and whiteboarding into one collaboration application. It is aimed at individuals and organizations that want meetings and ongoing team communication in the…

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Mattermost is an open-core collaboration platform for technical, operational, defense, government, and critical-infrastructure teams. It combines public and private channels, direct and group messaging, threaded discussions, searchable…

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  1. Webex AppGoogle Workspace Communication Tools 8.7Free plan
  2. MattermostGoogle Workspace Communication Tools 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Webex App — where it wins

    • Combines video meetings, messaging, calling, and file sharing
    • Free meetings support up to 100 attendees and local recording
    • Integrates with Google Workspace, Slack, Salesforce, and other tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Webex Free meetings are limited to 40 minutes
    • Webex Free supports up to 100 attendees
    • Business phone and telephone calling are listed under Webex Suite

  • Mattermost — where it wins

    • Self-hosted deployment with web, desktop, and mobile clients
    • Searchable message history, channels, threads, calls, and screen sharing
    • 700 integrations plus APIs, bots, plugins, and workflow automation

    Where it doesn't

    • Professional and Enterprise pricing is contact-based
    • Enterprise-specific AI features require the Enterprise plan
    • May be more than teams need if they only want basic messaging

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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