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Mattermost excels if you prioritize data sovereignty, open-source transparency, and cost control. For organizations heavily invested in Microsoft products, migration may not be cost-effective."},{"question":"Is Mattermost truly free to use?","answer":"Yes, Mattermost's self-hosted version is permanently free with no user limits under the Apache 2.0 license. However, free doesn't mean cost-free: you need in-house IT resources for server setup, SSL certificates, security updates, and maintenance. Organizations typically estimate $2,000-$10,000 annually in infrastructure and labor costs. Mattermost Cloud (managed hosting) starts at $10 per user/month."},{"question":"Which is more secure: Teams or Mattermost?","answer":"Both are secure, but differently. Teams offers enterprise-grade security (SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA, ISO 27018) with Microsoft's resources defending against threats. Mattermost's self-hosted model provides security through transparency: you audit the open-source code, control data location, and don't rely on third-party cloud infrastructure. For GDPR compliance and data residency requirements, Mattermost self-hosted offers superior control. For vulnerability management and zero-day protection, Teams' enterprise resources win."},{"question":"How does video conferencing compare?","answer":"Teams supports up to 10,000 participants with native HD recording, real-time transcription, and Copilot meeting summaries. Mattermost integrates with Jitsi (open-source) supporting ~1,000 participants with lower transcription features. Teams is superior for large webinars and enterprise meetings. Mattermost suffices for team calls but requires additional tools for large events. 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