Internxt
Mattermost
| Feature | Internxt | Mattermost |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $4.49/mo | Free / from $10/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.1 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | privacy-advocates, european-users, open-source-supporters, individuals | devops-teams, security-conscious-orgs, government, enterprise |
| Founded | 2020 | 2015 |
| Encrypted Storage | ✓ | ✗ |
| File Sharing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Photo Backup | ✓ | ✗ |
| Secure Send | ✓ | ✗ |
| Password Checker | ✓ | ✗ |
| Open Source | ✓ | ✗ |
| Messaging | ✗ | ✓ |
| Channels | ✗ | ✓ |
| Playbooks | ✗ | ✓ |
| Integrations | ✗ | ✓ |
| Self Hosting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Compliance | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Internxt Pros
- Open-source and auditable
- Zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption
- EU-based (GDPR native)
- Affordable pricing for large storage
✗ Internxt Cons
- Smaller ecosystem than Google/Dropbox
- Desktop app less polished
- Limited third-party integrations
✓ Mattermost Pros
- Self-hostable
- Open source
- DevOps integrations
- Secure
✗ Mattermost Cons
- Smaller ecosystem
- Fewer integrations than Slack
- Self-hosting complexity
The Verdict
Internxt is built for privacy advocates and european users, with a focus on encrypted-storage and file-sharing. Mattermost targets devops teams and security conscious orgs and leads with messaging and channels.
On pricing, Internxt is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $4.49/mo compared to $10/mo for Mattermost. That $5.51/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.