Zulip Self-hosted Business
The Zulip Self-hosted Business plan costs $6.67 per user / month, billed annually ($8 billed monthly).
What the plan includes
25 users minimum. Email and chat support for SAML and Entra ID single sign-on, AD/LDAP user sync, compliance exports and retention policies.
As stated on zulip.comThe plans either side of it
- Cloud Standard$6.67 per user / month, billed annually ($8 billed monthly)one below
Unlimited search history, 5 GB of file storage per user, message retention policies, custom groups and priority commercial support.
- Cloud Plus$10 per user / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly)one above
10 users minimum. Adds 25 GB of file storage per user, SAML single sign-on, SCIM user and group sync, and a custom domain.
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 Self-hosted Business questions
How much is the Zulip Self-hosted Business plan?
The Zulip Self-hosted Business plan costs $6.67 per user / month, billed annually ($8 billed monthly). 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 is the difference between Zulip Cloud Standard and Self-hosted Business?
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. Self-hosted Business costs $6.67 per user / month, billed annually ($8 billed monthly) and gives you 25 users minimum. Email and chat support for SAML and Entra ID single sign-on, AD/LDAP user sync, compliance exports and retention policies.
Is it worth moving from Self-hosted Business to Cloud Plus?
That depends on what you need. Cloud Plus costs $10 per user / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly) and adds 10 users minimum. Adds 25 GB of file storage per user, SAML single sign-on, SCIM user and group sync, and a custom domain. 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.