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Dock: the Mattermost alternative you host yourself
- Built-in productivity apps. Docs, Base, calendar, tasks and drive come in the box.
- Meetings in the product. LiveKit-backed meetings.
- Lighter. Node and a single SQLite file.
- All in one workspace. Chat, meetings, docs, Base, calendar, tasks, drive and AI agents together.
- Honest limits. Where Mattermost is stronger, the table says so.
Why choose Dock over Mattermost
| Detailed comparison |  Dock | Mattermost |
|---|---|---|
| Key differences | ||
| Open source | ✗No | ✓Yes |
| Self-hosted | ✓Yes | ✓Yes |
| Docs, tables, calendar | ✓Yes | Check editions |
| Video meetings | ✓Yes | Via integrations |
| Compliance features | Basic admin console | Advanced editions |
Details are category-level and change often. Check Mattermost's current plans and documentation.
See how much you could save
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$0per monthWITH DOCK
$20per month, your serverSaves $0 / year
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Dock
Messenger
Meetings
Docs
Wiki
Base
Calendar
Tasks
Drive
Bots & MCPVS
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See Dock in action
Real screenshots of Dock with a fictional team.
Who should choose which
Choose Dock if: Small teams that want self-hosted chat plus a full productivity set and do not need open source.
Choose Mattermost if the stronger points in the table are what you need. Product details change, so check Mattermost's current plans and documentation before you decide.
Questions
Is Dock open source?
No. If open source is a requirement, Mattermost is a better fit.
Is Dock cheaper than Mattermost?
Dock has no per-seat fee; you pay for your own server. Whether that is cheaper depends on your team size and what you pay Mattermost. Use the savings calculator above with your own prices.