Team chat that actually keeps you organized.
Zulip is a team chat app that uses topics to keep every conversation organized. Instead of one endless stream of messages, each discussion gets its own labeled thread so you can follow along, reply in context, and never lose track of what matters.
What makes Zulip worth launching.
Every message belongs to a labeled topic, so conversations stay organized and you never have to scroll through unrelated chatter.
Full-featured apps for web, desktop, iOS, and Android — plus seamless sync so you never miss a message.
Find any message, file, or conversation instantly with full-text search across your entire chat history.
Connect GitHub, Jira, GitLab, and hundreds of other tools to bring notifications and updates right into your channels.
Follow specific topics or channels and mute the rest — get notified only about what actually matters to you.
From small startups to large enterprises, Zulip scales smoothly and keeps everyone on the same page.
If you fit one of these, Zulip is probably built for you.
Practical scenarios where Zulip makes a real difference.
Replace scattered Slack messages and missed updates with organized topics that anyone can catch up on, in any time zone.
Discuss each feature, bug, or milestone in its own topic so decisions and context don't get buried in a noisy channel.
Zulip is team chat reimagined for clarity. Unlike traditional chat apps where messages scroll by in a single feed, Zulip organizes every discussion into labeled topics within channels. This means multiple conversations can happen at the same time without stepping on each other, and you can catch up on what you missed without reading everything. It works great for live, fast-paced chats as well as slower, async conversations that stretch across time zones. Whether your team is 5 people or 500, Zulip keeps communication structured, searchable, and actually manageable. Built by a passionate open-source community, it combines the real-time feel of chat with the organization of email.
Zulip is designed for teams who are tired of chaotic chat apps where important messages get buried. Its unique topic-based threading means you can follow dozens of conversations at once without feeling overwhelmed. Remote and distributed teams love it because async communication actually works — you can jump into any discussion hours or days later and still understand the full context. It's trusted by leading open-source projects like the Rust language community, as well as Fortune 500 companies, for good reason: it makes team communication dramatically more efficient.
No per-seat pricing
Add your whole team for one flat fee.
Your data stays yours
Nothing passes through a third-party cloud.
Use your own domain
Run it on yourdomain.com with free SSL.
No terminal. No config. No docs.
Workflow automation
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Monitors, fixes & deploys 24/7
One platform. Every app. No surprises.
Your own private server — no shared hosting, no slowdowns.
Deploy Zulip and as many other apps as you want — no per-app charges, ever.
Full ownership. No third-party access. Export anytime.
Unlimited apps, unlimited users, unlimited traffic. One bill.
SSL, backups, and updates run automatically behind the scenes.
Cancel anytime. Take your data with you. No questions asked.
What others charge for just the empty server.
Server costs only. Prices checked June 2026.
4 vCPU cores, 8 GB RAM, 150 GB storage
A solid place to start
| Provider | Their price | You save |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | $48/mo | $29 (60%) |
| Vultr | $40/mo | $21 (53%) |
| Linode | $48/mo | $29 (60%) |
| AWS Lightsail | $84/mo | $65 (77%) |
| Google Cloud E2 | $103.45/mo | $84.45 (82%) |
8 vCPU cores, 24 GB RAM, 400 GB storage
The sweet spot for most people
| Provider | Their price | You save |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | $144/mo | $95 (66%) |
| Vultr | $144/mo | $95 (66%) |
| Linode | $192/mo | $143 (74%) |
| AWS Lightsail | $164/mo | $115 (70%) |
| Google Cloud E2 | $231.17/mo | $182.17 (79%) |
16 vCPU cores, 64 GB RAM, 600 GB storage
For power users
| Provider | Their price | You save |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | $384/mo | $285 (74%) |
| Vultr | $320/mo | $221 (69%) |
| Linode | $384/mo | $285 (74%) |
| AWS Lightsail | $384/mo | $285 (74%) |
| Google Cloud E2 | $474.53/mo | $375.53 (79%) |
Prices checked June 2026. Excludes taxes, credits, backups, bandwidth.
Everything you need to know about launching Zulip on OpenZapps.
Zulip is a team chat app where every conversation has its own topic label, so discussions stay organized and easy to follow — unlike apps where everything blends into one scrolling feed.
Not at all. OpenZapps handles everything behind the scenes. You just open Zulip, create your account, and start chatting with your team.
You pay a flat monthly fee to OpenZapps to run Zulip (and any other apps you choose). There are no hidden costs or per-user pricing.
Yes. Zulip runs on your own private space, so your conversations and files stay within your team and are not used for advertising or training.
Yes. Through OpenZapps, you can set up a custom domain so your team accesses Zulip at yourcompany.com or whatever you choose.
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