Mattermost Self-Hosted, Deploy in One Click
Mattermost is an open-source team collaboration platform. Automatio deploys it to a dedicated server with HTTPS in one click for total data sovereignty.
Mattermost
CommunicationA single point of collaboration. Designed specifically for digital operations.
What you get when you deploy Mattermost
The server we rent for it, what it costs, and what the installer will ask you.
- Server
- CX23 · 2 vCPU · 4 GB RAM
- From
- $9/month
- Setup
- No configuration required
Included with every deployment
- Dedicated server, one app per machine
- HTTPS certificate issued automatically
- Free subdomain, custom domain optional
- Restart, resize, snapshot and restore
The project
Everything this page links to outside Automatio.
Deploy Mattermost in one click
On your own server, with your own data. No terminal, no Docker commands, no certificate setup.
- 1
Pick a size
Start on the smallest server that fits the app. Resize later without reinstalling.
- 2
Press deploy
We rent the server, install the app with Docker, and point a subdomain at it.
- 3
Watch it come up
Provisioning runs unattended and takes a few minutes. When the HTTPS certificate lands, the app is live and your login details are on the deployment page.
Server size
Billed monthly with your Automatio subscription. Destroy the server any time and the charge stops.
Key Capabilities
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Channels and threads
The platform provides organized communication through public and private channels with message threading. It supports markdown formatting, emoji reactions, and per-user notification overrides to keep conversations readable. Users can follow specific threads to minimize noise while staying updated on critical milestones.
- 1Supports 1-to-1 and group direct messages
- 2Full-text search across all message history
- 3Rich file sharing with inline previews
- 4Customizable desktop and mobile notification triggers
Key Capabilities
- Channels and threads
The platform provides organized communication through public and private channels with message threading. It supports markdown formatting, emoji reactions, and per-user notification overrides to keep conversations readable. Users can follow specific threads to minimize noise while staying updated on critical milestones.
- Supports 1-to-1 and group direct messages
- Full-text search across all message history
- Rich file sharing with inline previews
- Customizable desktop and mobile notification triggers
- Playbooks and workflows
Playbooks are digitized checklists that guide teams through repeatable processes like incident response or software releases. They integrate directly with chat channels to automate status updates and retrospective reporting. This ensures that procedures are followed consistently even during high-pressure outages.
- Automated retrospective report generation
- Real-time status dashboards for active incidents
- Customizable task lists per playbook
- Slash-command integration for external tools
- Integrated boards
The software includes an integrated project management tool that allows teams to track tasks using Kanban, table, or calendar views. Because it lives inside the chat interface, updates to tasks can trigger channel notifications automatically. It replaces the need for external tools like Trello or Monday.
- Kanban, Calendar, and Gallery task views
- Custom property definitions for unique workflows
- Direct linking between chat messages and tasks
- Template library for common project types
- Security and auditing
Built for high-trust environments, the software includes robust permission controls and compliance auditing features. It supports multi-factor authentication and granular role-based access control to ensure only authorized users access sensitive data. Organizations can enforce global data retention policies to meet legal requirements.
- MFA support via TOTP applications
- Custom data retention and deletion policies
- Granular team and channel-level permissions
- Comprehensive audit logs for system activity
Why self-host Mattermost
What to know first
Managed, DIY, or One-Click?
The three realistic ways to run {name}, compared honestly.
| Aspect | Managed SaaS | DIY on a VPS | Automatio one-click |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup speed | Instant | 1-2 hours | ~15 minutes |
| Data ownership | Provider-hosted | 100% yours | 100% yours |
| Cost model | Per user per month | Flat VPS cost | Flat VPS cost |
| Maintenance | Zero | High (Manual) | Automated updates |
| HTTPS/TLS | Included | Manual config | Automated |
Setup speed
Data ownership
Cost model
Maintenance
HTTPS/TLS
Who this is for
People who actually run Mattermost on their own server, and what changes when they do.
a security-conscious founder
Worried about proprietary code and strategy leaking from SaaS chat logs.
Keeps all company communication inside a private, audited perimeter that you own.
- Setting up private dev channels
- Integrating GitHub notifications
- Archiving sensitive hiring discussions
a small non-profit team
Paying 8 dollars per user for Slack is an impossible budget burden for a growing volunteer group.
Runs a professional-grade platform for a low monthly flat rate regardless of user count.
- Coordinating volunteers in channels
- Sharing project documents
- Running weekly status threads
a two-person agency
Clients require proof that project data is stored on specific regional servers due to NDAs.
Guarantees data residency on your own hardware in your chosen jurisdiction.
- Creating client-specific workspaces
- Enforcing data deletion policies
- Securely transferring assets
a DevSecOps engineer
Needs a central hub for incident response that stays online if the main cloud infrastructure fails.
Provides reliable out-of-band communication for defenders and automated recovery playbooks.
- Automating incident triggers
- Tracking remediation tasks
- Generating post-mortems
About This App
What this app does and where it fits.
Messaging for technical teams
Mattermost was originally created as an internal tool for a game studio that needed a secure, searchable alternative to proprietary chat services. When they realized the value of owning their communication stack, they open-sourced it, eventually becoming the leading self-hosted competitor to Slack. Today, it is used by government agencies, financial institutions, and software teams who cannot compromise on data residency.
Integrated operations cockpit
At its core, Mattermost is a Go-based application that sits on top of a PostgreSQL database. Unlike many open-source projects that try to do too much, it focuses on three pillars: Chat (Channels), Project Management (Boards), and Incident Response (Playbooks). This combination makes it more than just a place to talk; it is an operational cockpit for technical teams. The architecture is designed to be highly scalable, supporting thousands of users while remaining light enough to run on a modest VPS for small startups.
Your first hour with the platform
After deployment, your first task is creating your system admin account and naming your team. You will find a UI that feels immediately familiar to anyone who has used Slack, but with deeper technical settings under the hood in the system console. In the first hour, you will likely set up a few core channels, invite your first team members, and explore the Boards tab to replace external task trackers. Setting up a playbook for your next server maintenance or app release is the best way to see how it bridges the gap between conversation and action.
Positioning and alternatives
While Slack is the polished standard, it lacks the privacy and cost-efficiency of self-hosting. Compared to Rocket.Chat, Mattermost often feels more focused on the software development lifecycle, whereas Rocket.Chat leans more into omni-channel customer support. Matrix is a powerful decentralized protocol, but Mattermost offers a more cohesive experience that teams can adopt in minutes without explaining federated identities to non-technical staff.
Community Feedback
See what the community thinks about Mattermost
“Mattermost users run production chat for 500-person engineering teams on $40/month VPS instances. The same team paying Slack $52,500 a year now pays $480 a year for hosting.”
“Mattermost is not particularly resource intensive which is good or at least they claim not to be.”
“Requires significant technical expertise for self-hosting, custom scripting, and tmux management if you do it manually.”
“We moved from Slack to self-hosted Mattermost last year. The search is actually faster once you have it on your own hardware.”
“The mobile app experience is almost identical to Slack, which made the transition for my non-technical staff very easy.”
“Self-hosting Mattermost was the best decision for our HIPAA compliance audit. Having logs on our own server is mandatory.”
Related Videos
Watch tutorials, reviews, and discussions about Mattermost
“Your team's Slack messages aren't as private as you think... Mattermost is an open-source Slack alternative that you host on your own infrastructure”
“It includes something called playbooks which I thought was quite novel”
“These are essentially to-do list workflows for company processes”
“A better option is to use a tool like Mattermost which gives you total control over your data”
“A company like Slack can't hold your data hostage when you self-host”
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Pro Tips
Expert tips to help you get the most out of Mattermost and achieve better results.
Use 4GB RAM minimum
While it can boot on 2GB, the Boards and Playbooks features will cause performance lag during high usage without 4GB (CX23).
External S3 storage
If you plan on sharing large files or videos, wire up an external S3-compatible bucket to keep your server disk usage low.
Enable TPNS notifications
To receive mobile alerts, ensure you enable the Mattermost Hosted Push Notification Service (TPNS) in the system console.
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