Mattermost
Microsoft SharePoint
| Feature | Mattermost | Microsoft SharePoint |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $10/mo | From $5/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Best For | devops-teams, security-conscious-orgs, government, enterprise | enterprise, large-organizations, it-departments, microsoft-users |
| Founded | 2015 | 2001 |
| Messaging | ✓ | ✗ |
| Channels | ✓ | ✗ |
| Playbooks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Integrations | ✓ | ✗ |
| Self Hosting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Compliance | ✓ | ✓ |
| Document Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Team Sites | ✗ | ✓ |
| Intranet | ✗ | ✓ |
| Workflows | ✗ | ✓ |
| Search | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Mattermost Pros
- Self-hostable
- Open source
- DevOps integrations
- Secure
✗ Mattermost Cons
- Smaller ecosystem
- Fewer integrations than Slack
- Self-hosting complexity
✓ Microsoft SharePoint Pros
- Enterprise-grade
- Deep M365 integration
- Customizable sites
- Version control
✗ Microsoft SharePoint Cons
- Complex setup
- Requires admin expertise
- Can be slow
The Verdict
Mattermost is built for devops teams and security conscious orgs, with a focus on messaging and channels. Microsoft SharePoint targets enterprise and large organizations and leads with document-management and team-sites.
On pricing, Microsoft SharePoint is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $5/mo compared to $10/mo for Mattermost. That $5/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Mattermost has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Microsoft SharePoint requires a paid subscription from day one.
Both tools are a solid fit for enterprise — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
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.