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Mattermost vs Telegram : What are the differences?

Introduction

Mattermost and Telegram are both popular communication platforms, but they have several key differences that set them apart. In this comparison, we will discuss the main differences between Mattermost and Telegram.

  1. Customizability: Mattermost offers a higher level of customizability compared to Telegram. It allows users to modify the user interface, create custom themes, and develop plugins to enhance the functionality. On the other hand, Telegram has limited customization options, with only a few built-in themes to choose from.

  2. Self-hosting: Mattermost provides the option for self-hosting, allowing organizations to host their own server infrastructure to ensure data privacy and security. Telegram, on the other hand, is a cloud-based platform that hosts all user data on their servers, which may not be suitable for organizations with strict data privacy requirements.

  3. Group communication: While both platforms support group communication, Mattermost offers more advanced features for managing teams and collaboration. It provides features like team creation, channel management, and integrations with third-party tools, making it a more suitable choice for organizations that require efficient team collaboration.

  4. End-to-end encryption: Telegram is known for its strong end-to-end encryption, which ensures that user conversations are secure and cannot be accessed by third parties. Mattermost, on the other hand, does not provide end-to-end encryption by default and requires additional setup and configuration to achieve the same level of security.

  5. Platform availability: Telegram is available on multiple platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, allowing users to seamlessly communicate across different devices. Mattermost, on the other hand, has more limited platform support, with mobile apps available for iOS and Android, and a web-based version for other platforms.

  6. Pricing: Mattermost offers a free and open-source version that provides basic communication features. However, it also offers a paid version with additional features and support options for organizations that require more advanced functionality. Telegram, on the other hand, is completely free to use and does not offer any paid plans or features.

In summary, Mattermost offers more customizability, self-hosting options, advanced team collaboration features, but lacks default end-to-end encryption and has more limited platform support compared to Telegram. Additionally, while Mattermost provides both free and paid options, Telegram is completely free to use.

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Pros of Mattermost
Pros of Telegram
  • 60
    Open source
  • 41
    On-premise deployment
  • 26
    Free
  • 22
    Built using golang
  • 21
    Fast and easy to use
  • 14
    Docker image provided for easy setup
  • 14
    Full text search
  • 12
    Built using react
  • 11
    Supports multiple teams
  • 11
    Search and data archiving
  • 11
    Very professional
  • 8
    Keeps us focused, effective, concise
  • 7
    Clean and simple look
  • 7
    Integration with Gitlab
  • 7
    Webhooks support
  • 6
    Well documented
  • 6
    Use #Hashtags like Twitter
  • 3
    Import Slack logs
  • 3
    Reactive community and ease of use
  • 2
    Self managed data
  • 2
    On-premises Deployment
  • 2
    Secure
  • 1
    Markdown support
  • 1
    On premise installation
  • 1
    Kanban
  • 1
    Checklists
  • 1
    Slack-compatible integrations
  • 1
    Easy webhook integration
  • 14
    Lightweight
  • 7
    Unlimited history
  • 7
    Free
  • 7
    Great bot API
  • 3
    Media editor
  • 3
    Can hide phone number
  • 2
    Delete without a trace
  • 1
    Great bot

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Cons of Mattermost
Cons of Telegram
  • 2
    Less integrations and plugins than slack
  • 2
    Many basic features are enterprise only
  • 2
    Custom sidewide themes only in enterprise
  • 1
    Basic permissions only in enterprise edition
  • 1
    Not compatible with Telegram keys, which used by FSB
  • 3
    Requires phone number
  • 3
    Notification customisation is limited
  • 2
    No video call

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What is Mattermost?

Mattermost is modern communication from behind your firewall.

What is Telegram ?

Users can send messages and exchange photos, videos, stickers, audio and files of any type. It provides instant messaging, simple, fast, secure and synced across all your devices.

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Slack
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RocketChat
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Riot
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HipChat
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Gitter
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