Mattermost vs Movim
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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| Feature | Mattermost | Movim |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Team Chat | Matrix & XMPP |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, kubernetes | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 38,708 | ★ 2,038 |
| First released | 2016 | 2010 |
| Replaces | Slack, Microsoft Teams | Facebook, Slack |
Why pick each one
Choose Mattermost if…
- Great for technical teams
- Strong security posture
- Good integrations
Choose Movim if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2k GitHub stars)
- Written in PHP
Frequently asked questions
Is Mattermost or Movim better?
Neither is universally better. Mattermost has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Mattermost and Movim free and open-source?
Yes. Mattermost is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Movim under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Mattermost and Movim with Docker?
Mattermost: yes. Movim: yes.