Mattermost vs Omnidesk Helpdesk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mattermost
This platform enables secure messaging, file sharing, and workflow automation for critical industries. It offers voice calls, project management, and enterprise mobility management for enhanced collaboration and data control.
- Secure messaging, file, and link sharing
- 1:1 and group voice calls
- Workflow automation with Playbook
- Enterprise Mobility Management support
- Private mobility with ID-only push notifications
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Requires Mattermost Server v11.7.0+. Older servers may not be able to connect or have unexpected behavior. ------- Mattermost is the leading collaborative workflow platform for defense, intelligence, security, and critical infrastructure. The platform runs on-premises and in private clouds, delivering secure messaging, file sharing, workflow automation, audio/screenshare, and project management—all with full data and operational control. - Securely share messages, files, and links across from your preferred mobile devices. - Start 1:1 and group voice calls with a single click without leaving Mattermost. - Keep critical workflows moving forward with Playbook. - Get the message out without having to manage every endpoint with Enterprise Mobility Management (AppConfig) support. - Private mobility with ID-only push notifications to keep sensitive data protected while keeping stakeholders informed. To use this app, you need a URL for a Mattermost server. ------- Deploy your own server: https://docs.mattermost.com/guides/deployment.html Terms of Service: https://mattermost.com/terms-of-service/ Contribute to the project: https://github.com/mattermost/mattermost-mobile
Omnidesk Helpdesk
Manage customer inquiries from all channels directly from your mobile device. Respond to tickets, chats, and collaborate with colleagues on the go. Stay connected with clients and streamline your workflow with powerful mobile tools.
- Process inquiries from all channels
- Use custom and standard filters
- Respond to tickets and chats
- Utilize message templates
- Edit ticket parameters and user data
- Collaborate with colleagues via notes
- Receive customizable notifications
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The Omnidesk iOS app allows you to manage cases from all channels using your mobile device, allowing you to stay in touch with your customers at any time. The main features of the app include: • Working with standard and custom filters created in the web version of the service • Processing both regular cases and chats • Using shared and personal macros for quick responses and actions • Editing all case parameters, including custom fields • Viewing and editing user data, including custom data • Accessing customer's previous cases • Communicating with colleagues through internal notes • Viewing colleagues' actions in cases • Hotkey and multitasking support for iPad Pro • Searching cases with search history synchronized with the web version • Setting up notifications for new cases, chats, responses, and mentions in notes • Accessing the application using biometric data There is no need to purchase the app separately; it is available regardless of the plan you choose.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mattermost at every 9 days against Omnidesk Helpdesk's every 6 weeks. Omnidesk Helpdesk's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mattermost ships an update every 9 days, Omnidesk Helpdesk every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mattermost | Omnidesk Helpdesk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5.7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.6% of reviews — better | 31.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mattermost, Inc. | OMNI SUPPORT SYSTEMS LP |
Customer experience
Mattermost
Omnidesk Helpdesk
Bugs and requests
Mattermost
Reported bugs
5 issues- Crashes on startup
- Unread message indicators not working
- Keyboard issues on iPad/desktop
- Compatibility problems with iOS 17+
- Randomly logs users out
Requested features
5 requests- Add voice messaging capability
- Improve multi-server support
- Integrate end-to-end encryption
- Introduce iPad-optimized layout
- Provide more customization options
Omnidesk Helpdesk
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mattermost
No in-app purchases
Omnidesk Helpdesk
No in-app purchases
Questions
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