Team Communication
Channels, direct messages, and threaded conversations for efficient team collaboration
Open Source Team Chat
Host Your Mattermost Server
Explore a self-hosted Mattermost deployment, from software capabilities to installation considerations and the server resources needed for your workload.
01 / Software overview
What is Mattermost?
Mattermost is an open-source, self-hosted alternative to Slack and Microsoft Teams. It provides secure, flexible team communication with complete control over your data and the ability to customize the platform to fit your organization's needs.
- Open-source team chat
- Self-hosted deployment
- Secure communication
- Custom integrations
- File sharing & collaboration
02 / What it does
Capabilities and use cases.
Explore the tools and workflows available in this software, then choose the VPS resources needed to run them.
Data Sovereignty
Complete control over your data with self-hosted deployment and custom integrations
Extensible Platform
Webhooks, slash commands, and API integrations for custom workflows
High Performance
Optimized for large teams with advanced caching and real-time messaging
Enterprise Security
End-to-end encryption, compliance features, and advanced permission controls
Multi-Platform
Web, desktop, and mobile applications with unified experience across devices
03 / Technical planning
Check compatibility before choosing a plan.
Requirements change between software releases. Review the current upstream documentation and consider peak load when sizing a server.
What are the system requirements for Mattermost?
For small teams (up to 100 users), you need 2 vCPUs, 4GB RAM. For larger teams, we recommend 4 vCPUs, 8GB RAM. Mattermost runs on PostgreSQL and can handle thousands of concurrent users.
- Compute & memory
- Account for the application, background services and expected concurrent users.
- OS & dependencies
- Check supported versions, runtime dependencies and installation method.
- Storage & recovery
- Allow space for data growth, application logs and independently tested backups.
- Network & access
- Plan required ports, TLS, firewall rules and administrative access.
04 / Deployment approach
From VPS selection to a running service.
Setup steps vary by software version and operating system. Use this workflow to prepare a controlled deployment.
- 01
Choose a suitable VPS
Compare CPU, memory, storage and billing terms against the application's requirements.
- 02
Prepare your environment
Install a supported OS, update packages, configure SSH keys and restrict exposed ports.
- 03
Install, test and maintain
Follow the software's release-specific instructions, verify access and configure backups and updates.
Plans & pricing
Find the right server for the job.
Start with a small yearly VPS or choose an NVMe cloud server with flexible billing. Compare actual resources before ordering.
Annual starter VPS
Small VPS I
Perfect for small websites and development
NPR 2,999/year
Billed annually. Monthly billing unavailable.
- CPU
- 1 vCPU Core
- Memory
- 1 GB RAM
- Storage
- 24 GB SSD
- Traffic
- 2 TB Traffic
- 1 IPv4 Address
- US Datacenter
- Basic DDoS Protection
- KVM Virtualization
- Port 25 Blocked
- Not Upgradeable
Configure & order
Choose your final billing term in the secure checkout.
Annual starter VPS
Small VPS II
Ideal for growing websites and applications
NPR 4,999/year
Billed annually. Monthly billing unavailable.
- CPU
- 2 vCPU Core
- Memory
- 2.5 GB RAM
- Storage
- 45 GB SSD
- Traffic
- 3 TB Traffic
- 1 IPv4 Address
- US Datacenter
- Basic DDoS Protection
- KVM Virtualization
- Port 25 Blocked
- Not Upgradeable
Configure & order
Choose your final billing term in the secure checkout.
Recommended cloud VPS
Cloud VPS 1
High-performance cloud VPS with premium features
NPR 2,199/month
Billed monthly, before taxes
- CPU
- 4 vCPU Cores
- Memory
- 6 GB RAM
- Storage
- 100 GB NVMe
- Traffic
- 30 TB Traffic
- 1 Snapshot Included
- AMD EPYC Processors
- Global Datacenters
- Advanced DDoS Protection
Configure & order
Choose your final billing term in the secure checkout.
Performance cloud VPS
Cloud VPS 2
Enterprise-grade performance for demanding applications
NPR 3,999/month
Billed monthly, before taxes
- CPU
- 6 vCPU Cores
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Storage
- 200 GB NVMe
- Traffic
- 30 TB Traffic
- 2 Snapshots Included
- AMD EPYC Processors
- Global Datacenters
- Advanced DDoS Protection
Configure & order
Choose your final billing term in the secure checkout.
Performance cloud VPS
Cloud VPS 3
Enterprise-grade performance for demanding applications
NPR 5,999/month
Billed monthly, before taxes
- CPU
- 8 vCPU Cores
- Memory
- 24 GB RAM
- Storage
- 300 GB NVMe
- Traffic
- 30 TB Traffic
- 2 Snapshots Included
- AMD EPYC Processors
- Global Datacenters
- Advanced DDoS Protection
Configure & order
Choose your final billing term in the secure checkout.
Need a custom configuration or migration help?
Our team can help you choose a server before you purchase.
05 / Frequently asked
Questions about Mattermost.
Practical answers about the software and common deployment decisions.
Have a different question? Contact usHow does Mattermost compare to Slack?
Mattermost is an open-source alternative to Slack with similar features but with complete data control and no vendor lock-in. You can self-host Mattermost on your own servers and customize it according to your needs.
Can I migrate from Slack to Mattermost?
Yes, Mattermost provides migration tools to import your Slack data including channels, users, and messages.
What are the system requirements for Mattermost?
For small teams (up to 100 users), you need 2 vCPUs, 4GB RAM. For larger teams, we recommend 4 vCPUs, 8GB RAM. Mattermost runs on PostgreSQL and can handle thousands of concurrent users.
Does Mattermost support file sharing?
Yes! Mattermost supports file sharing, image uploads, and document collaboration. You can set up file storage locally or integrate with cloud storage solutions like S3.
Can I use Mattermost for video calls?
Mattermost has built-in voice and video calling capabilities. You can also integrate with popular video conferencing tools like Zoom or Jitsi for enhanced collaboration.
Is Mattermost secure?
Yes, Mattermost includes enterprise-grade security features including end-to-end encryption, multi-factor authentication, audit logs, and compliance features for GDPR, HIPAA, and other regulations.
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