{"id":4443,"date":"2022-06-28T13:20:11","date_gmt":"2022-06-28T13:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/?p=4443"},"modified":"2026-02-20T15:01:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T15:01:10","slug":"mattermost-vs-slack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/mattermost-vs-slack\/","title":{"rendered":"Mattermost vs Slack: Choosing the Right Team Tool for 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Mattermost and Slack are two of the biggest names in team communication and, at first glance, they seem pretty similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I tested both apps hands-on to figure out which one actually works better for day-to-day use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what I found.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mattermost-vs-Slack-cover-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Mattermost vs Slack-cover\" class=\"wp-image-18336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mattermost-vs-Slack-cover-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mattermost-vs-Slack-cover-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mattermost-vs-Slack-cover-1110x555.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mattermost-vs-Slack-cover-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mattermost-vs-Slack-cover-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mattermost-vs-Slack-cover-2048x1024.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mattermost-vs-Slack-cover-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f9f5ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cc33874368dce034e75a5191680fbf4f\" style=\"color:#1d272c\"><strong>Why trust us?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10c633d26c0061cd592c56ffa1e18b79\" style=\"color:#1d272c\">Human reviewers try out each app and follow strict guidelines while writing about the comparisons. We follow a transparent, clear, and systematic methodology, so that every review is objective and accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-63e076551cb8a43d3e47e610234773dc\" style=\"color:#673ab7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/our-software-review-methodology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about our review methodology here \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"mattermost-vs-slack-main-features-comparison\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mattermost vs Slack: Main features comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main differences between Mattermost and Slack are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Customization options<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integration<\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Storage options<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While Mattermost gives you unlimited storage through self-hosting (limited only by your server capacity), Slack stands out with more customization options and a larger number of integrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the table below, you can see and compare the features of both Mattermost and Slack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Features<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Mattermost<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Slack<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pricing plans<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013 Free self-hosting Team Edition \/ Free tier of the Enterprise Edition without a license<br>\u2013 Professional: $10 per user per month, billed annually<br>\u2013 Enterprise &amp; Enterprise Advanced \u2014 quote upon request<\/td><td>\u2013 Free (90 days worth of message history and file storage)<br>\u2013 Pro: $8.75 per user per month, billed monthly&nbsp;<br>\u2013 Business+: $18 per user per month, billed monthly<br>\u2013 Enterprise+ \u2014 quote upon request<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Interface<\/strong><\/td><td>Clean, advanced customization&nbsp;<\/td><td>Clean, customizable, easy to navigate&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Communication options<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013 Channels for group conversations<br>\u2013 Playbooks for managing recurring processes<br>\u2013 Boards (with an additional plugin) for task tracking<\/td><td>\u2013 Channels for group conversations<br>\u2013 Canvases for notes, agendas, or shared docs<br>\u2013 Huddles for audio\/video calls<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Notifications<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013 Customized notifications<br>\u2013 DND<\/td><td>\u2013 Customized notifications<br>\u2013 DND<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Search options<\/strong><\/td><td>Advanced<\/td><td>Advanced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>File sharing and storage options<\/strong><\/td><td>Unlimited storage in the self-hosting plans (as much space as you have on your server)<\/td><td>\u2013 Free: 5 GB file storage for a team for 90 days<br>\u2013 Pro: 10 GB per user<br>\u2013 Business+: 20 GB per user<br>\u2013 Enterprise: 1 TB per user<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Integrations<\/strong><\/td><td>700+ integrations, no limit in self-hosting plans&nbsp;<\/td><td>10 integrations limit in free plan, 2600+ integrations in paid plans<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Support<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013 FAQs \/ Community Forum<br>\u2013 Knowledge Base \/ Help Center<br>\u2013 Customer success teams and 24\/7 support in paid plans<\/td><td>\u2013 FAQs \/ Community Forum<br>\u2013 Knowledge Base \/ Help Center<br>\u2013 Customer success teams and 24\/7 support in paid plans<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Security<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013 Standard security<br>\u2013 Self-hosting<\/td><td>\u2013 Standard security&nbsp;<br>\u2013 No self-hosting<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We briefly got you acquainted with the main features of both apps, and now it\u2019s time to dive into a more detailed comparison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-landing-2\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Want a better alternative to Mattermost or Slack? Try Pumble by CAKE.com<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Boost teamwork and simplify communication by switching your team to Pumble.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/compare\" target=\"_blank\">Compare<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-2@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-2.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"mattermost-vs-slack-mattermost-is-pricier-but-less-limiting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mattermost vs Slack: Mattermost is pricier, but less limiting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the first round, we\u2019ll cover pricing plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Right now, the only free way to use Mattermost is by self-hosting the open-source version, known as Mattermost Team Edition, or the free tier of the Enterprise Edition without a license, both recommended for teams under 50 members.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By default, installing Mattermost gives you the Enterprise Edition, which includes the free Team features and an optional 30-day trial of the paid Enterprise features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I used the free self-hosted version, and I\u2019ll be honest \u2014 setting it up was <strong>extremely complicated and technical<\/strong>. It took a lot of help from more tech-savvy people to get it running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you make it past the setup, here\u2019s what the free version includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Multiple workspaces<\/strong>,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unlimited users<\/strong>, <strong>channels<\/strong>, <strong>playbooks<\/strong>, and <strong>boards<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No storage limitations because it\u2019s self-hosted<\/strong> (you need to manage the storage space on your server, i.e., make sure you have enough disk space for everything Mattermost stores),&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1:1 audio calls with optional screen sharing<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Access to unlimited message history<\/strong> (depending on the available storage space on your server).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from the free plan, Mattermost has 3 paid plans \u2014 Professional, Enterprise, and Enterprise Advanced.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Professional plan<\/strong> costs <strong>$10<\/strong> per user\/month, billed annually, and it includes:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unlimited workspaces,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Group calls with screen sharing,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unlimited message search and history (up to 3 million posts),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guest accounts, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom user groups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need a more secure solution, with advanced features and compliance, check out their Enterprise or Enterprise Advanced plans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2358\" height=\"1262\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mattermost-pricing-plan.png\" alt=\"Mattermost pricing plan\" class=\"wp-image-18335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mattermost-pricing-plan.png 2358w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mattermost-pricing-plan-561x300.png 561w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mattermost-pricing-plan-1110x594.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mattermost-pricing-plan-768x411.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mattermost-pricing-plan-1536x822.png 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mattermost-pricing-plan-2048x1096.png 2048w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mattermost-pricing-plan-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2358px) 100vw, 2358px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mattermost pricing plan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Slack&#8217;s free plan offers <strong>5 GB of storage<\/strong> for the entire workspace and access to the most recent <strong>90 days of message history<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also only allows for <strong>1:1 meetings<\/strong> and <strong>1:1 external messages<\/strong>. All of which is quite limiting.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2024\" height=\"1422\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slacks-pricing-plan.png\" alt=\"Slack's pricing plan\" class=\"wp-image-18346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slacks-pricing-plan.png 2024w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slacks-pricing-plan-427x300.png 427w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slacks-pricing-plan-1110x780.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slacks-pricing-plan-768x540.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slacks-pricing-plan-1536x1079.png 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slacks-pricing-plan-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2024px) 100vw, 2024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Slack&#8217;s pricing plan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Upgrading to Slack\u2019s first paid plan brings significant benefits, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unlimited message history,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unlimited app integrations,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 GB of file storage per user,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Group meetings,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Group external messages, and more.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The paid plans of both apps come with trade-offs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slack\u2019s Pro plan is a bit cheaper and far easier to set up, but the 10 GB storage limit per user feels restrictive for the price.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mattermost Professional costs a bit more and the self-hosting setup is a hassle. But if message history and storage are your priorities, it may still be worth the extra effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Communicate effortlessly for just $2.49 per user\/month<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"mattermost-vs-slack-both-have-clean-designs-but-slack-is-easier-to-navigate\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mattermost vs Slack: Both have clean designs, but Slack is easier to navigate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you, like most of us, spend a good portion of the day looking at your <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/business-messaging-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">messaging app<\/a>, it helps if the interface is not just intuitive and user-friendly, but also easy on the eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When comparing Mattermost and Slack, I quickly noticed that both have <strong>clean, modern interfaces<\/strong>. But when it comes to customization and language support, there are a few differences worth pointing out.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1587\" height=\"942\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mattermost-interface.png\" alt=\"Mattermost interface\" class=\"wp-image-18334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mattermost-interface.png 1587w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mattermost-interface-505x300.png 505w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mattermost-interface-1110x659.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mattermost-interface-768x456.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mattermost-interface-1536x912.png 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mattermost-interface-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1587px) 100vw, 1587px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mattermost interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Mattermost offers a wide range of options, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Support for 16 languages<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A variety of <strong>display customizations<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Premade <\/strong>and<strong> custom themes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2388\" height=\"1532\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slacks-interface-2.png\" alt=\"Slack's interface\" class=\"wp-image-18355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slacks-interface-2.png 2388w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slacks-interface-2-468x300.png 468w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slacks-interface-2-1110x712.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slacks-interface-2-768x493.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slacks-interface-2-1536x985.png 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slacks-interface-2-2048x1314.png 2048w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slacks-interface-2-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2388px) 100vw, 2388px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Slack&#8217;s interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Slack, on the other hand, offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Support for 12 languages<\/strong>,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sidebar customization<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Theme options<\/strong>: light\/dark modes, built-in themes, and fully custom themes, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emoji customization<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While both platforms offer similar customization features, Mattermost supports a few more languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, I personally prefer Slack\u2019s interface \u2014 everything is laid out clearly, and I find it <strong>easier to navigate<\/strong> overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"mattermost-vs-slack-mattermost-offers-more-features-for-team-communication-and-collaboration\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mattermost vs Slack: Mattermost offers more features for team communication and collaboration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Mattermost and Slack offer group messaging in public and private <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/channels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">channels<\/a>, along with <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/direct-messages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">direct messages<\/a> for 1-on-1 communication. But there are a few extra features that set them apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mattermost\u2019s free self-hosted version includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1:1 audio calls with optional screen sharing<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Playbooks<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boards<\/strong> (may require enabling a plugin).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1638\" height=\"942\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Channels-in-Mattermost.png\" alt=\"Channels in Mattermost\" class=\"wp-image-18329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Channels-in-Mattermost.png 1638w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Channels-in-Mattermost-522x300.png 522w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Channels-in-Mattermost-1110x638.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Channels-in-Mattermost-768x442.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Channels-in-Mattermost-1536x883.png 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Channels-in-Mattermost-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Channels in Mattermost<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Playbooks are customizable checklists designed to help teams stay on top of recurring tasks and responsibilities. They\u2019re especially handy for keeping everyone aligned and making sure deadlines aren\u2019t missed.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1638\" height=\"941\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Playbook-in-Mattermost.png\" alt=\"Playbook in Mattermost\" class=\"wp-image-18342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Playbook-in-Mattermost.png 1638w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Playbook-in-Mattermost-522x300.png 522w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Playbook-in-Mattermost-1110x638.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Playbook-in-Mattermost-768x441.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Playbook-in-Mattermost-1536x882.png 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Playbook-in-Mattermost-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Playbook in Mattermost<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>After going through the (honestly exhausting) self-hosting setup of Mattermost, I wasn\u2019t too eager to mess with plugins just to try out the Boards. Enabling extra features like that felt like another technical hurdle, and after spending hours getting it to work in the first place (and recovering it after a mysterious crash), I decided not to risk breaking anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slack\u2019s free version also covers the basics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Channels<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Direct messages<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1:1 meetings<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1:1 external messages<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Canvases<\/strong> (within channels and DMs only \u2014 standalone canvases require a paid plan).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2384\" height=\"1530\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Creating-a-canvas-in-Slack.png\" alt=\"Creating a canvas in Slack\" class=\"wp-image-18330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Creating-a-canvas-in-Slack.png 2384w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Creating-a-canvas-in-Slack-467x300.png 467w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Creating-a-canvas-in-Slack-1110x712.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Creating-a-canvas-in-Slack-768x493.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Creating-a-canvas-in-Slack-1536x986.png 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Creating-a-canvas-in-Slack-2048x1314.png 2048w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Creating-a-canvas-in-Slack-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2384px) 100vw, 2384px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Creating a canvas in Slack<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Slack Canvases are collaborative documents designed to help teams share important information, document processes, and keep everyone on the same page. They\u2019re useful for organizing notes, collecting resources, or summarizing key decisions all in one place, right where your conversations happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both apps support threaded conversations, which makes it easier to follow specific topics without cluttering the main chat feed.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2388\" height=\"1532\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Threads-in-Slack.png\" alt=\"Threads in Slack\" class=\"wp-image-18349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Threads-in-Slack.png 2388w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Threads-in-Slack-468x300.png 468w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Threads-in-Slack-1110x712.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Threads-in-Slack-768x493.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Threads-in-Slack-1536x985.png 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Threads-in-Slack-2048x1314.png 2048w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Threads-in-Slack-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2388px) 100vw, 2388px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Threads in Slack<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a tool that supports <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/asynchronous-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">asynchronous communication<\/a>, either app will serve you well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, one major difference is in how they handle message history. Slack\u2019s free plan limits access to messages from the last 90 days \u2014 which, in my opinion, feels like a very short window. Mattermost\u2019s free self-hosted version, on the other hand, allows unlimited message history, as long as you manage your own storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unlimited message history \u2014 free and easy with Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"mattermost-vs-slack-slack-offers-more-notification-customization\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mattermost vs Slack: Slack offers more notification customization&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s face it: no one likes <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/how-to-reduce-workplace-distractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">distractions<\/a> while doing some deep work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, you also don\u2019t want to <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/not-miss-important-messages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">miss important messages<\/a> from your colleagues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what should you do?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to stay in the loop with your colleagues, but also not get overwhelmed by notifications, is to configure them according to your wishes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, both Mattermost and Slack offer options for customizing your notifications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start with Mattermost.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This communication and collaboration tool notifies you of <strong>messages directed at you<\/strong>, as well as when someone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mentions you<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Notifies a channel you\u2019re a member of using @channel or @all<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Uses keywords you configured<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"982\" height=\"748\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Notification-settings-in-Mattermost.png\" alt=\"Notification settings in Mattermost\" class=\"wp-image-18339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Notification-settings-in-Mattermost.png 982w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Notification-settings-in-Mattermost-394x300.png 394w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Notification-settings-in-Mattermost-768x585.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Notification-settings-in-Mattermost-16x12.png 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 982px) 100vw, 982px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Notification settings in Mattermost<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Just like Mattermost, Slack notifies you when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Someone sends you a direct message<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Someone mentions you or uses your configured keywords<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You receive a message from Slackbot<\/strong>, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Someone replies to a thread you\u2019re following<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1594\" height=\"1394\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Notification-settings-in-Slack.png\" alt=\"Notification settings in Slack\" class=\"wp-image-18340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Notification-settings-in-Slack.png 1594w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Notification-settings-in-Slack-343x300.png 343w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Notification-settings-in-Slack-1110x971.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Notification-settings-in-Slack-768x672.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Notification-settings-in-Slack-1536x1343.png 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Notification-settings-in-Slack-14x12.png 14w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1594px) 100vw, 1594px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Notification settings in Slack<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Another useful feature that both Mattermost and Slack offer is setting <strong>Do Not Disturb (DND)<\/strong> mode. For teams that <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/working-across-time-zones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">work across time zones<\/a>, this is especially useful.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, since Slack offers more customization options, it is the winner for me in this category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"mattermost-vs-slack-both-apps-offer-advanced-search-options\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mattermost vs Slack: Both apps offer advanced search options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Search for information or files can be a major time sink if the communication tool you\u2019re using doesn\u2019t have adequate search capabilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from losing time, you might lose your nerves \u2014 and all of that might affect your <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/how-to-boost-productivity-at-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">productivity<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to their advanced search options, both Mattermost and Slack help you avoid these inconveniences, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/avoid-information-overload-remote-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">information overload<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Mattermost, you can <strong>search messages<\/strong>,<strong> replies<\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>and<strong> file names<\/strong>. File content may also be searchable, depending on your server setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your searching is made easier with the help of <strong>manual search modifiers<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exclusion symbol (-) to leave out specific words,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quotation marks for exact phrase searches,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hashtags to find tagged messages, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Filters for user, channel, or date-based searches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"208\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Search-filters-in-Mattermost.png\" alt=\"Search filters in Mattermost\" class=\"wp-image-18344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Search-filters-in-Mattermost.png 735w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Search-filters-in-Mattermost-730x207.png 730w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Search-filters-in-Mattermost-18x5.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Search filters in Mattermost<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Slack also allows you to easily find anything you\u2019re looking for, be it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Messages<\/strong>,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Files<\/strong>,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>People<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Channels<\/strong>, or&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Canvases<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1032\" height=\"1394\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Filters-you-can-apply-when-searching-in-Slack.png\" alt=\"Filters you can apply when searching in Slack\" class=\"wp-image-18333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Filters-you-can-apply-when-searching-in-Slack.png 1032w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Filters-you-can-apply-when-searching-in-Slack-222x300.png 222w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Filters-you-can-apply-when-searching-in-Slack-758x1024.png 758w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Filters-you-can-apply-when-searching-in-Slack-768x1037.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Filters-you-can-apply-when-searching-in-Slack-9x12.png 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1032px) 100vw, 1032px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Filters you can apply when searching in Slack<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Just like Mattermost, Slack lets you search within a specific period and <strong>exclude channels from your search<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1076\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Advanced-search-options-in-Slack.png\" alt=\"Advanced search options in Slack\" class=\"wp-image-18328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Advanced-search-options-in-Slack.png 1076w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Advanced-search-options-in-Slack-583x300.png 583w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Advanced-search-options-in-Slack-768x395.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Advanced-search-options-in-Slack-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1076px) 100vw, 1076px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Advanced search options in Slack<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Both apps have all the search modifiers you might need to streamline your workflow. That being said, I personally found Slack\u2019s search a bit easier to navigate, mainly because the filters are cleanly laid out and easy to customize.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"mattermost-vs-slack-mattermost-offers-more-space-slack-has-larger-file-limits\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mattermost vs Slack: Mattermost offers more space, Slack has larger file limits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Efficient file sharing is vital for good collaboration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, during virtual meetings, it\u2019s really important to me that sharing reports or documents is quick and easy in the <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/team-communication-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">team communication app<\/a> we\u2019re using. It saves time and keeps the conversation flowing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, let\u2019s see what Mattermost and Slack have in terms of file sharing and storage, starting from Mattermost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mattermost allows sharing of up to 10 files per post, with the default maximum file size being <strong>100 MB<\/strong>. However, system administrators can change this limit, via the configuration settings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1268\" height=\"838\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/File-sharing-in-Mattermost.png\" alt=\"File sharing in Mattermost\" class=\"wp-image-18331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/File-sharing-in-Mattermost.png 1268w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/File-sharing-in-Mattermost-454x300.png 454w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/File-sharing-in-Mattermost-1110x734.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/File-sharing-in-Mattermost-768x508.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/File-sharing-in-Mattermost-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1268px) 100vw, 1268px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">File sharing in Mattermost<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>At the same time, Slack enables you to <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/document-sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">share files<\/a> of up to <strong>1 GB<\/strong> in size for all plans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2390\" height=\"1530\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/File-sharing-in-Slack-2.png\" alt=\"File sharing in Slack\" class=\"wp-image-18354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/File-sharing-in-Slack-2.png 2390w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/File-sharing-in-Slack-2-469x300.png 469w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/File-sharing-in-Slack-2-1110x711.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/File-sharing-in-Slack-2-768x492.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/File-sharing-in-Slack-2-1536x983.png 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/File-sharing-in-Slack-2-2048x1311.png 2048w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/File-sharing-in-Slack-2-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2390px) 100vw, 2390px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">File sharing in Slack<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Moving on to storage \u2014 this is where things take a turn.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Namely, Mattermost offers <strong>unlimited storage in the free self-hosting plan<\/strong>, as much space as you have on your server. Slack only gives you <strong>5 GB of free storage<\/strong>, and even the cheapest paid plan bumps that up to just <strong>10 GB <\/strong>per team member.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For me, that feels pretty limiting, especially considering Slack\u2019s price tag.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if self-hosting is your preference and you can manage it for your team, storage is a handy benefit that comes with it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Skip the setup, get more storage for less with Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"mattermost-vs-slack-slacks-free-plan-is-limited-but-paid-plans-offer-way-more-integrations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mattermost vs Slack: Slack\u2019s free plan is limited, but paid plans offer way more integrations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I find that good third-party integrations are essential for improving remote work and keeping my workflow smooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mattermost supports over <strong>700 integrations<\/strong> through plugins, extensions, and bots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the free version is self-hosted, there\u2019s <strong>no built-in limit on integrations<\/strong> \u2014 the number you can use depends on your server\u2019s capacity and resources.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1491\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Some-og-Mattermosts-integrations.png\" alt=\"Some of Mattermost\u2019s integrations\" class=\"wp-image-18348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Some-og-Mattermosts-integrations.png 1491w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Some-og-Mattermosts-integrations-730x295.png 730w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Some-og-Mattermosts-integrations-1110x449.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Some-og-Mattermosts-integrations-768x311.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Some-og-Mattermosts-integrations-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1491px) 100vw, 1491px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Some of Mattermost\u2019s integrations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Now, let\u2019s look at Slack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On its free plan, Slack allows <strong>up to 10 app integrations<\/strong>. However, Slack\u2019s paid plans offer access to over <strong>2,600 integrations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"949\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Some-of-Slacks-integrations.png\" alt=\"Some of Slack's integrations\" class=\"wp-image-18347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Some-of-Slacks-integrations.png 949w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Some-of-Slacks-integrations-667x300.png 667w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Some-of-Slacks-integrations-768x346.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Some-of-Slacks-integrations-18x8.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 949px) 100vw, 949px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Some of Slack&#8217;s integrations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>So, while Slack\u2019s free tier is quite limited, its vast integration ecosystem makes it a strong choice if having many app connections is important to your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-bundle\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Boost your productivity without breaking the bank<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Get all your essential tools \u2014 chat, time tracking, project management, and more \u2014 in one affordable bundle.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/bundle\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/apps\" target=\"_blank\">Download<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-bottom \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/bundle@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/bundle.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"mattermost-vs-slack-paid-plans-offer-similar-support\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mattermost vs Slack: Paid plans offer similar support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, having reliable and responsive support is really important to me, especially when setting up features I\u2019m not familiar with. If something goes wrong, I don\u2019t want to waste hours digging through forums trying to fix it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In their free plans, both Mattermost and Slack offer exactly that \u2014 basic support through self-service resources, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>FAQs \/ Community Forum<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Knowledge Base \/ Help Center<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"752\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mattermosts-Help-Center.png\" alt=\"Mattermost's Help center\" class=\"wp-image-18338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mattermosts-Help-Center.png 1600w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mattermosts-Help-Center-638x300.png 638w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mattermosts-Help-Center-1110x522.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mattermosts-Help-Center-768x361.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mattermosts-Help-Center-1536x722.png 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mattermosts-Help-Center-18x8.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mattermost&#8217;s Help center<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Since I went through the whole self-hosting setup, I have more first-hand experience with Mattermost\u2019s support. I used their chatbot a couple of times to clear up questions, but honestly, their documentation wasn\u2019t the easiest to follow. I wish there were simpler explanations, especially for people who aren\u2019t developers or super technical. That\u2019s why I ended up calling in friends for help instead of relying solely on Mattermost\u2019s guides.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to support in paid plans, Mattermost offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Professional plan<\/strong>: Business hours support, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enterprise plan<\/strong>: Guaranteed support 24\/7, with a 4-hour response time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Both paid plans offer additional support as add-ons.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1612\" height=\"968\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slacks-Help-Center.png\" alt=\"Slack\u2019s Help center\" class=\"wp-image-18343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slacks-Help-Center.png 1612w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slacks-Help-Center-500x300.png 500w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slacks-Help-Center-1110x667.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slacks-Help-Center-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slacks-Help-Center-1536x922.png 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slacks-Help-Center-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1612px) 100vw, 1612px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Slack\u2019s Help center<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Moving on to Slack, as you upgrade, you get:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pro plan:<\/strong> 24\/7 support,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business+ plan: <\/strong>24\/7 support with a 4\u2011hour first\u2011response time, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enterprise+ plan:<\/strong> 24\/7 priority support with a 4\u2011hour first\u2011response time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Both apps offer good support on paid plans, so there&#8217;s not much to set them apart here. But when it comes to the free plans, there\u2019s still a lot left to be desired.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumble gives you 24\/7 support \u2014 even on the free plan!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"mattermost-vs-slack-self-hosting-gives-mattermost-a-security-edge\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mattermost vs Slack: Self-hosting gives Mattermost a security edge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The last category in our showdown is security, an essential feature for your data protection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When choosing a communication tool, high security should be non-negotiable. That\u2019s why it helps if an independent body has verified privacy, security, and compliance of the tool you\u2019re using.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Mattermost and Slack support encryption-in-transit and encryption-at-rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting with Mattermost, they boast regular security updates and \u200b\u200bare compliant with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>HIPAA<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FINRA<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SOC 2 Type I,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GDPR, <\/strong>and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CCPA<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from that, Mattermost\u2019s self-hosted solution is the best way to be in control of your data and privacy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, Slack is also audited against compliance and assurance programs, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SOC2<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SOC3<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ISO\/IEC<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>APEC<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CSA<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Both apps offer multi-factor authentication.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, thanks to its self-hosted option, Mattermost stands out as a more <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/secure-messaging-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">secure communication and collaboration tool<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"mattermost-vs-slack-whats-the-best-pick-for-your-team\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mattermost vs Slack: What\u2019s the best pick for your team?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After testing and comparing Slack and Mattermost across all key categories, here\u2019s my takeaway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both get the job done, but they serve slightly different needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mattermost might be a better fit if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prefer hosting your own data for more control and security<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Need unlimited message history and storage<\/strong> <strong>(with self-hosting)<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Want additional tools like Playbooks and Boards<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Slack could work better if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Want an easy-to-set-up solution<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Need more integrations and customization options<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prefer an interface that\u2019s simple to navigate from day one<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To sum up, choose Mattermost if your priority is control and security. Choose Slack if your team wants something quick to adopt with plenty of apps to plug in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, these are definitely not your only two options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-features\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">All-in-one digital HQ<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">A communication app for teams of all kinds. Discuss, share, and collaborate.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/feature-list\" target=\"_blank\">See features<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Register<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/features@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/features.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"looking-for-a-better-option-than-mattermost-or-slack-try-pumble-by-cake-com\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking for a better option than Mattermost or Slack? Try Pumble by CAKE.com<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you realize that neither Mattermost nor Slack fit your communication needs, try Pumble by <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com<\/a>. It\u2019s a team communication and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/team-collaboration-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">collaboration app<\/a> that combines:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ease of use,&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Powerful features<\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>and<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Affordable plans<\/strong> designed to <strong>keep your team connected and productive<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"930\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Organize-your-conversations-in-channels-and-threads-in-Pumble.png\" alt=\"Organize your conversations in channels and threads in Pumble\" class=\"wp-image-18341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Organize-your-conversations-in-channels-and-threads-in-Pumble.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Organize-your-conversations-in-channels-and-threads-in-Pumble-387x300.png 387w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Organize-your-conversations-in-channels-and-threads-in-Pumble-1110x860.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Organize-your-conversations-in-channels-and-threads-in-Pumble-768x595.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Organize-your-conversations-in-channels-and-threads-in-Pumble-15x12.png 15w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Organize your conversations in channels and threads in Pumble<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>While Mattermost and Slack each have their strengths, Pumble offers a <strong>simpler, more balanced solution<\/strong> for your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike Mattermost, which is complicated to set up, Pumble is <strong>easy to get started<\/strong> with and works smoothly right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And unlike Slack, which limits storage and message history on its free plan, Pumble gives you <strong>unlimited message history and more generous storage,<\/strong> even without paying.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1786\" height=\"1506\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/With-Pumble-you-get-more-for-your-money-2.png\" alt=\"With Pumble, you get more for your money\" class=\"wp-image-18356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/With-Pumble-you-get-more-for-your-money-2.png 1786w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/With-Pumble-you-get-more-for-your-money-2-356x300.png 356w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/With-Pumble-you-get-more-for-your-money-2-1110x936.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/With-Pumble-you-get-more-for-your-money-2-768x648.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/With-Pumble-you-get-more-for-your-money-2-1536x1295.png 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/With-Pumble-you-get-more-for-your-money-2-14x12.png 14w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1786px) 100vw, 1786px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">With Pumble, you get more for your money<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pumble gives you everything you need to stay connected, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Direct<\/strong> and<strong> group messaging<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Channels<\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/threads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>threaded 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