Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Zulip
- Pricing
- Freemium — Free – $6.80/user/mo
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, Ios, Android, Self Hosted
- Best for
- Open Source Projects, Remote Teams
- Editor rating
- 4.6 / 5
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Open source
What is Zulip?
Zulip is a team chat tool from Zulip. Zulip is an open-source chat app organized by topics for focused conversations.
Zulip uses freemium pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free – $6.80/user/mo.
It's best suited to open-source-projects, remote-teams and runs on Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, Ios, Android, Self Hosted.
Standout strengths include topic threading, open source, self-hostable. Worth weighing: different mental model, smaller community.
Zulip pricing
Pros
- Topic threading
- Open source
- Self-hostable
Cons
- Different mental model
- Smaller community
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Frequently asked questions
What is Zulip?
Zulip is an open-source chat app organized by topics for focused conversations.
How much does Zulip cost?
Zulip is freemium-priced. It has a free tier. Paid plans start at $6.80/user/mo.
Does Zulip have a free trial?
Zulip offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does Zulip support?
Zulip is available on Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, Ios, Android, Self Hosted.