Available for small to enterprise-scale deployment.Eliminate silos and fosters strong cross-functional communication.Now let’s take a look at the pros and cons. One-to-one chat histories are available to administrators.Ability to bring in users via SAML 2.0 directories or native authentication.Integrations with Atlassian’s products as well as services such as GitHub, Heroku, and MailChimp.Multiple options for deployment (VMware or Amazon Web Services).“Self-hosted team communication, built for the enterprise” Identity Manager can be added for $3 per user per month to enhance authentication via two-step verification, SAML SSO, etc.Unlimited users, group chat rooms, direct messaging, group video meetings, and voice meetings.Collaboration tools (Actions and Decisions).
Available as a mobile client, web client, and downloadable native application.Guests can access a chat by sharing a URL.Cloud-based file storage and sharing (5GB).“Stride empowers teams to talk less and do more.” Pricing for the Data Center is on an annual basis and depends on how many users you have. It’s a self-hosted communication platform for large enterprises that need to keep their data on-site. A part of Hipchat still exists which is the Hipchat Data Center. The basic service is free, and the Stride Standard version is $3 per user, per month. Stride aims to go beyond just messaging by integrating video and voice conferencing as well as collaboration tools. It debuted in 2010, was acquired by Atlassian in 2012, and was replaced by Stride (a new cloud product) earlier this year. One of Hipchat’s offerings was a SaaS service for internal private instant messaging and online chatting. Figure out if one is a better choice for you, based on your needs. Slack a few weeks ago, here we will break down the editions, features, and pros and cons of both options. Are you looking for a communications solution for your team, organization, or enterprise? If so, Hipchat and Mattermost are likely on your radar.