Zulip Cloud Standard
The Zulip Cloud Standard plan costs $6.67 per user / month, billed annually ($8 billed monthly).
What the plan includes
Unlimited search history, 5 GB of file storage per user, message retention policies, custom groups and priority commercial support.
As stated on zulip.comThe plans either side of it
- Self-hosted Basic$3.50 per user / month, billed monthlyone below
Self-hosted server with all Zulip features and unlimited mobile notifications.
- Self-hosted Business$6.67 per user / month, billed annually ($8 billed monthly)one above
25 users minimum. Email and chat support for SAML and Entra ID single sign-on, AD/LDAP user sync, compliance exports and retention policies.
What else costs about this much
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan |
|---|---|---|
| Zello | $6.80 a month | No |
| Chatwork | $7 a month | Yes |
| Google Chat | $7 a month | Yes |
| Google Meet | $7 a month | Yes |
| Slack | $7.25 a month | Yes |
| Glue | $6 a month | Yes |
Each tool’s own starting price, within a quarter of what this plan costs. A starting price is not the same plan, so read what each one includes before weighing them against each other.
Zulip Cloud Standard questions
How much is the Zulip Cloud Standard plan?
The Zulip Cloud Standard plan costs $6.67 per user / month, billed annually ($8 billed monthly). Unlimited search history, 5 GB of file storage per user, message retention policies, custom groups and priority commercial support.
What is the difference between Zulip Self-hosted Basic and Cloud Standard?
Self-hosted Basic costs $3.50 per user / month, billed monthly and gives you self-hosted server with all Zulip features and unlimited mobile notifications. Cloud Standard costs $6.67 per user / month, billed annually ($8 billed monthly) and gives you unlimited search history, 5 GB of file storage per user, message retention policies, custom groups and priority commercial support.
Is it worth moving from Cloud Standard to Self-hosted Business?
That depends on what you need. Self-hosted Business costs $6.67 per user / month, billed annually ($8 billed monthly) and adds 25 users minimum. Email and chat support for SAML and Entra ID single sign-on, AD/LDAP user sync, compliance exports and retention policies. The listing is what each plan states; neither plan is graded on its own.
Does Zulip have a free plan or a trial?
Yes. Zulip Cloud Free: 10,000 messages of search history and 5 GB of file storage in total. Self-hosting is free with all features, with mobile notifications for up to 10 users.
When was this checked?
Oct 5, 2026, against https://zulip.com/plans/. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.