Zoom Workplace vs Mattermost

Zoom Workplace8.8Visit Mattermost8.6Visit

Higher score Zoom Workplace #6 in Google Workspace Communication Tools 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Zoom Workplace

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Mattermost #8 in Google Workspace Communication Tools 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Mattermost

• 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 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Mattermost 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.6
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	—	—
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 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 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… Read the review →	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… Read the review →

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

• Zoom Workplace8.8/10 · Free plan

  A broad collaboration suite with a free tier and $15.99 Pro entry.

  Visit Zoom WorkplaceFull verdict →
• Mattermost8.6/10 · Free plan

  A flexible messaging and workflow platform, especially suited to self-hosted teams.

  Visit MattermostFull verdict →