Comparison

Mattermost vs Element Pro for work

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Element Pro for work

Secure and sovereign collaboration for professional teams and organizations. Offers real-time messaging, video calling, and centralized administration with end-to-end encryption. Enables self-hosting for full data control and compliance.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted messaging and video calls
  • Decentralized and federated communication
  • Centralized administration and user management
  • Public and private team discussion rooms
  • Single sign-on integration
  • File sharing and collaboration tools
Features
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Sovereign collaboration for the workplace For public sector organisations, enterprises and professional teams - secure collaboration between colleagues, clients, suppliers, customers, etc. Element Pro gives you sovereign, secure and scalable collaboration built on Matrix, while providing your organisation with central administration and the ability to meet regulatory obligations. Empowers employees and organisations by future-proofing real time communication: • Collaborate in real time with your network via instant messaging and video calling • Decentralised & federated communication within your organisation, and across your wider value chain • Provides corporate oversight and control (including user and room administration) to ensure compliance with organisational policies. • Organise your team discussions using public & private rooms • Single sign-on for seamless login (including LDAP, AD, Entra ID, SAML and OIDC) • Mange identity and access permissions centrally, at an organisational level • Login and device verification via QR code • Boost your productivity with collaboration features: file sharing, replies, emoji reactions, polls, read receipts, pinned messages, etc. • Interoperate natively via others using the Matrix open standard This app is based on the free and open-source app maintained at https://github.com/element-hq/element-x-ios but contains additional proprietary features. Security-first End-to-end encryption by default for all communications (messaging and calls) means your business communications remain just that: your business, not anyone else’s. Own your data Unlike the majority of real time communication solutions, your organisation is able to self-host its communication servers for full digital sovereignty and compliance, meaning no dependency on Big Tech is necessary. Communicate in real time, all the time Stay up to date wherever you are with fully synchronised message history across all your devices, including on the web at https://app.element.io Element Pro is our next-generation workplace app If you have an account provided by your employer (e.g. @janedoe:element.com) you should download Element Pro. This app is designed for commercial use and is based on the free and open source Element X: our next-generation app.

Screenshots

Mattermost4 screens
Element Pro for work4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mattermost at 4.8 against Element Pro for work's 3.0. Mattermost also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mattermost holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mattermost has 5.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Mattermost's written reviews are positive against 0% of Element Pro for work's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mattermost ships an update every 8 days, Element Pro for work fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Mattermost versus Element Pro for work: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMattermostElement Pro for work
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5.6K ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews37.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5.6K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB313 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMattermost, Inc.Vector Creations Limited

Customer experience

Mattermost

All ratings5,643 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews497 reviews
Positive37.6%
Neutral15.1%
Negative47.3%

Element Pro for work

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Element Pro for work

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Mattermost

No in-app purchases

None

Element Pro for work

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mattermost free?
Mattermost is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Element Pro for work free?
Element Pro for work is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mattermost or Element Pro for work?
Mattermost is rated higher. Mattermost averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Element Pro for work averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Mattermost or Element Pro for work have ads?
Neither Mattermost nor Element Pro for work shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mattermost or Element Pro for work?
Mattermost ships an update every 8 days, and Element Pro for work fortnightly. Most recently, Mattermost was updated on September 28, 2026 and Element Pro for work on September 29, 2026.

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