License: Open source
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Web
- iOS
- Android
- Self-hosted
Status: Active
This replaces Slack
Zulip
Open-source team chat that groups every conversation into topics, self-hosted for free or on Zulip Cloud.
Facts
- Made by
- Zulip
- Website
- zulip.com
- License
- License: Open sourceApache-2.0
- Pricing
- Free tier with paid plansSelf-hosting is free. Zulip Cloud Free keeps 10,000 messages of search history and 5 GB of file storage.
- Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Web
- iOS
- Android
- Self-hosted
- Self-hostable
- Yes
- Works offline
- No
- Account required
- Yes
- Telemetry
- Self-hosted servers send mobile push notifications through Zulip's push service, free for 10 users or on a paid plan or eligible community.
- Maturity
- Stable
- Source code
- github: zulip/zulip
- Maintenance
- Status: ActiveLast commit
Zulip is a free alternative to
Top pick. Best for teams that want open-source chat with threads.
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Repository checks, newest first; last checked Oct 8, 2026. Checks older than 90 days are kept as one per week.
| Checked | Last commit | Latest release | Stars | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.3 | 26,013 | Open |
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