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Head-to-head · Google Workspace Communication Tools

Zoom Workplace vs Mattermost

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Zoom Workplace #6 in Google Workspace Communication Tools 5.0/10 Free plan · paid from $15.99/user/mo Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Zoom Workplace
Mattermost #8 in Google Workspace Communication Tools 4.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Mattermost

Zoom Workplace 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 scoreZoom Workplace · 5.0/10
  • Free planboth

Zoom Workplace scores higher on our rubric for google workspace communication tools: 5.0 against 4.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

Zoom Workplace is the better fit for teams wanting meetings plus chat and collaboration. Mattermost is the better fit for organizations wanting self-hosted team messaging.

  • Zoom Workplace fits best

    Teams wanting meetings plus chat and collaboration

  • Mattermost fits best

    Organizations wanting self-hosted team messaging

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Side by side

Feature Zoom Workplace 5.0/10 Visit ↗ Mattermost 4.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 5.0 4.0
Ranking #6 in Google Workspace Communication Tools #8 in Google Workspace Communication Tools
Best for Teams wanting meetings plus chat and collaboration Organizations wanting self-hosted team messaging
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $15.99/user/mo Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Phone, Docs Email, Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations 10 integrations 700+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zoom Workplace 0/3 · Mattermost 0/3
Google Calendar sync Not published Not published
Meeting recording Not published Not published
SSO support Not published Not published
Specs
Communication modes Not published Not published
Max call participants Not published Not published
Mobile apps Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Combines meetings, chat, mail, calendar, docs, whiteboards, and clips
  • Pro includes 30-hour meetings, AI Companion, 10 GB storage, and unlimited docs
  • Supports web, desktop, mobile, Chrome extension, API, and broad integrations
  • 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
  • Paid Pro starts at $15.99 per user per month
  • Advanced capabilities are distributed across Pro, Business, and Enterprise tiers
  • Enterprise centers on custom configurations and sales engagements
  • 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

Zoom Workplace brings video meetings together with Zoom Chat, Mail, Calendar, Docs, Whiteboard, Clips, scheduling, tasks, and other workplace tools. It suits solo users, small teams, midsize businesses, and enterprises that want…

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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. Zoom WorkplaceGoogle Workspace Communication Tools 5.0Free plan · paid from $15.99/user/mo
  2. MattermostGoogle Workspace Communication Tools 4.0Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Zoom Workplace — where it wins

    • Combines meetings, chat, mail, calendar, docs, whiteboards, and clips
    • Pro includes 30-hour meetings, AI Companion, 10 GB storage, and unlimited docs
    • Supports web, desktop, mobile, Chrome extension, API, and broad integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid Pro starts at $15.99 per user per month
    • Advanced capabilities are distributed across Pro, Business, and Enterprise tiers
    • Enterprise centers on custom configurations and sales engagements

  • 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 Sep 2026