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Element
A Matrix messenger for encrypted chats, rooms, and bridges you can host yourself
4.4
FreeFree to use; Element Cloud…
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Mattermost
Self-hosted team chat and collaboration for channels, calls, and playbooks
4.5
FreeFree self-hosted team edit…
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Zulip
Organized team chat with topic threads inside channels, plus a self-hosted option
4.6
FreeFree cloud for small teams…
| Spec | Element | Mattermost | Zulip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Media Management | Social Media Management | Social Media Management |
| Pricing | Free to use; Element Cloud and Enterprise billed separately | Free self-hosted team edition; paid Enterprise plans | Free cloud for small teams; paid plans and self-hosted |
| Rating | 4.4 (12,000) | 4.5 (14,000) | 4.6 (4,200) |
| Community | 87/100 | 87/100 | 88/100 |
| Tier | featured | featured | featured |
| Best for | matrix, chat, encrypted, self-hosted | chat, self-hosted, collaboration, open-source | chat, threads, self-hosted, open-source |
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