
Zulip is an open-source team chat application designed to keep distributed teams productive and focused through organized, topic-based conversations. It streamlines communication for businesses, educational institutions, and open-source communities with its unique blend of asynchronous messaging and real-time collaboration features.

About Zulip
Zulip streamlines team communication by allowing users to follow multiple conversation threads simultaneously without losing context. Its organized, topic-based threading ensures that discussions remain clear and focused, while native desktop, mobile, and terminal apps keep teams connected anywhere. With robust integration options, a comprehensive API, and strong security protocols, Zulip offers flexible deployment through both managed cloud hosting and self-hosted solutions.
Key Features
- Organized topic-based threading for clear discussions
- Cross-platform support with web, desktop, mobile, and terminal apps
- Extensive integrations and API for customizable workflows
- Flexible deployment options: cloud or self-hosted
- Robust security and advanced administrative controls
Pricing
Ideal for small teams and organizations looking to try out Zulip with essential features.
- ✓10,000 messages search history
- ✓Up to 5GB total file storage
- ✓Hundreds of integrations
- ✓Complete team chat solution
Suitable for teams requiring enhanced features and dedicated support for optimal collaboration.
- ✓Unlimited search history
- ✓5GB per user file storage
- ✓Custom branding
- ✓Priority commercial support
- ✓Flexible permissions and advanced roles
Summary
Zulip delivers structured communication through its innovative threaded topics, making it easy to manage parallel conversations. It empowers teams to work flexibly with powerful integrations, strong security, and deployment options that cater to both cloud and self-hosted environments.
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