Mattermost vs Zulip
A side-by-side comparison of two open-source tools to help you choose the right one.
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary | Secure team messaging for technical teams. | Threaded team chat that scales with focus. |
| GitHub stars | 33K | 22K |
| License | Source Available | Apache 2.0 |
| Language | Go | Python |
| Pricing | Free & Open Source | Free & Open Source |
| Self-hostable | ||
| Replaces | Slack, Microsoft Teams | Slack, Discord |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
Mattermost features
- Channels, threads, and direct messages
- Slash commands and integrations
- Playbooks for incident response
- SSO, LDAP, and compliance exports
- Self-hosted with full data control
Zulip features
- Topic-based threading within channels
- Powerful search and keyboard navigation
- Markdown, code blocks, and LaTeX
- Integrations and incoming webhooks
- Self-hosted or cloud