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Matter vs Mmhmm

Matter logo

Matter

IoT & Smart Home

Unified smart home connectivity standard

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Mmhmm logo

Mmhmm

Remote Work

Presentation platform for video calls

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Matter has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Matter the Internet Archive's capture of the Connectivity Standards Alliance's Matter page on 1 January 2023 confirmed Matter itself is a free, open IP-based connectivity standard with no license fee to implement; manufacturers instead pay a separate certification fee to certify individual devices.; Mmhmm renamed to Airtime and split into four separate tools, Camera, Recorder, Creator and Stacks, rather than the single app the mmhmm name refers to
  • They diverge on capability: Matter covers Unified Standard, Mmhmm covers Custom layouts.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Matter and Mmhmm actually diverge.

Attributes where Matter and Mmhmm differ
AttributeMatterMmhmm
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelopen-sourcesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsMatter-enabled devices, All major hubs, Cloud, Local controlDesktop Mac, Desktop Windows
CategoryIoT & Smart HomeRemote Work
Founded20212020

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Matter

  • Unified Standard
  • Multi-Admin
  • Secure Communication
  • Interoperable
  • All major ecosystems
  • HomeKit
  • Google Home
  • Alexa

Only in Mmhmm

  • Custom layouts
  • Screen sharing
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Picture-in-picture
  • Recording
  • Zoom
  • Google Meet
  • Microsoft Teams

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Matter

  • Cross-ecosystem compatibilitynot Mmhmm
  • Future-proof devicesnot Mmhmm
  • Simplified setupnot Mmhmm
  • Local controlnot Mmhmm

Mmhmm

  • Putting a presenter on screen over slides during a video callnot Matter
  • Recording a screen walkthrough up to an hournot Matter
  • Adding effects and reactions to a webcam feednot Matter
  • Collecting materials for a meeting in a shared stacknot Matter

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Matter

  • The Internet Archive's capture of the Connectivity Standards Alliance's Matter page on 1 January 2023 confirmed Matter itself is a free, open IP-based connectivity standard with no license fee to implement; manufacturers instead pay a separate certification fee to certify individual devices.

Mmhmm

  • Renamed to Airtime and split into four separate tools, Camera, Recorder, Creator and Stacks, rather than the single app the mmhmm name refers to
  • Screen recordings are capped at one hour
  • Windows support requires Windows 10 or 11
  • Pricing is not shown on the product pages

Pricing, plan by plan

Matter

Free
  • Open StandardFree
    • Unified connectivity
    • Cross-platform
    • Local control

Mmhmm

On request
  • Standard$9.99/month
    • Unlimited presentations
    • Custom layouts
    • Recording

Which should you pick?

Choose Matter if

  • You need unified standard.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Matter-enabled devices, All major hubs, Cloud, Local control.
  • You also want multi-admin.
Matter review

Choose Mmhmm if

  • You need custom layouts.
  • You work on Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows.
  • You also want screen sharing.
Mmhmm review

Questions people ask

Is Matter or Mmhmm better?
Neither clearly leads. Matter starts at Free and Mmhmm at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Matter or Mmhmm?
Matter has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Matter and On request for Mmhmm.
Does Matter or Mmhmm run on more platforms?
Matter runs on Matter-enabled devices, All major hubs, Cloud, Local control. Mmhmm runs on Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows.
Can I use Matter for free?
Yes. Matter has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Mmhmm starts at On request.
What is Matter best used for?
Matter is most often used for cross-ecosystem compatibility, future-proof devices, simplified setup, local control. Of those, cross-ecosystem compatibility and future-proof devices are not what Mmhmm is typically brought in for.
What can Matter do that Mmhmm cannot?
Matter covers Unified Standard, Multi-Admin, Secure Communication, Interoperable. Mmhmm covers Custom layouts, Screen sharing, Virtual backgrounds, Picture-in-picture.
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