Cinny vs Mattermost
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Cinny
Simple, elegant and secure Matrix client
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Mattermost
Secure collaboration for developer teams
| Feature | Cinny | Mattermost |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Matrix & XMPP | Team Chat |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, kubernetes |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,826 | ★ 38,708 |
| First released | 2021 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Slack, Discord | Slack, Microsoft Teams |
Why pick each one
Choose Mattermost if…
- Great for technical teams
- Strong security posture
- Good integrations
Frequently asked questions
Is Cinny or Mattermost better?
Neither is universally better. Mattermost has the larger community, while Cinny is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Cinny and Mattermost free and open-source?
Yes. Cinny is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Mattermost under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Cinny and Mattermost with Docker?
Cinny: yes. Mattermost: yes.