Zulip Self-hosted Basic
The Zulip Self-hosted Basic plan costs $3.50 per user / month, billed monthly.
What the plan includes
Self-hosted server with all Zulip features and unlimited mobile notifications.
As stated on zulip.comThe plans either side of it
- Free$0one below
On Zulip Cloud: 10,000 messages of search history and 5 GB of storage in total. Self-hosted: every feature, with mobile notifications for up to 10 users.
- Cloud Standard$6.67 per user / month, billed annually ($8 billed monthly)one above
Unlimited search history, 5 GB of file storage per user, message retention policies, custom groups and priority commercial support.
What else costs about this much
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan |
|---|---|---|
| Chanty | $3 a month | Yes |
| DingTalk | $4 a month | Yes |
| Microsoft Teams | $4 a month | Yes |
| Threema Work | $3 a month | No |
| Topia | $4 a month | Yes |
| Yac | $3 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 Self-hosted Basic questions
How much is the Zulip Self-hosted Basic plan?
The Zulip Self-hosted Basic plan costs $3.50 per user / month, billed monthly. Self-hosted server with all Zulip features and unlimited mobile notifications.
What is the difference between Zulip Free and Self-hosted Basic?
Free costs $0 and gives you on Zulip Cloud: 10,000 messages of search history and 5 GB of storage in total. Self-hosted: every feature, with mobile notifications for up to 10 users. 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.
Is it worth moving from Self-hosted Basic to Cloud Standard?
That depends on what you need. Cloud Standard costs $6.67 per user / month, billed annually ($8 billed monthly) and adds unlimited search history, 5 GB of file storage per user, message retention policies, custom groups and priority commercial support. 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.