Zulip pricing in 2026
Open-source team chat organized by topic-based threads. Every plan from Zulip's pricing page (checked 26 Oct 2026), what a team of 5, 10 or 25 would pay, the price in your currency and cheaper alternatives.
Starts at
$8per user a month
Standard for 10 people: $80 a month
- Free plan−17% yearly
Plans
Zulip plans and prices
3 plans with a public price, in US dollars.
Free
$0Free plan
- Cloud-hosted team chat
- Topic-based threads
Standard
Entry paid plan$8per user / month
- Message retention policies
- Brand with your logo
- Public access option
Plus
$12per user / month
- 10 users minimum
- SSO & SCIM sync
- Custom domain
Zulip Cloud annual: Standard $6.67, Plus $10 per user/mo. Self-hosted Basic $3.50 and Business $6.67/user/mo also offered.
Prices from Zulip's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026. Prices are per user. Taxes, seat minimums and promotions vary.
Team cost
What Zulip costs a team of 5, 10 or 25
Per-user list price × team size: a month, with the year below.
| Plan | 5 people | 10 people | 25 people |
|---|---|---|---|
| FreeFree plan | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Standard$8/user/mo | $40/mo$480/yr a year | $80/mo$960/yr a year | $200/mo$2,400/yr a year |
| Plus$12/user/mo | $60/mo$720/yr a year | $120/mo$1,440/yr a year | $300/mo$3,600/yr a year |
Free plans usually cap users or features — check Free's limits before planning on it for a team. Paying yearly: Zulip lists up to 17% off annual billing, so Standard for 10 people would be about $796.80 a year instead of $960. Before tax, at list price.
Local prices
Zulip in naira, shillings, cedis, rand, pounds and euros
Standard, the entry paid plan, converted from US dollars.
| Currency | Per user / mo | 10 people / mo |
|---|---|---|
| NGNNigerian naira (NGN) | ₦10,674 | ₦106,744 |
| KESKenyan shilling (KES) | KSh1,039 | KSh10,390 |
| GHSGhanaian cedi (GHS) | GH₵92.98 | GH₵929.76 |
| ZARSouth African rand (ZAR) | R132.79 | R1,328 |
| GBPBritish pound (GBP) | £5.98 | £59.82 |
| EUREuro (EUR) | €7.14 | €71.37 |
Indicative only: converted at Surba's daily exchange rates from 26 Oct 2026 (₦1,334 = $1). Unless Zulip bills you in your own currency, your bank's rate and card fees decide what you're charged.
Discounts
Ways to pay less for Zulip
Up to 17% off yearly billing
Paying Zulip yearly instead of monthly.
From Surba's catalog; the vendor decides eligibility.
Alternatives
Cheaper alternatives to Zulip
Tools in Surba's catalog that cost a team of 10 less a month on their entry plan than Zulip's Standard.
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Zulip compared
Plans and team costs side by side.
FAQ
Zulip pricing questions
How much does Zulip cost per user?
Zulip's paid plans run from $8 to $12 per user a month according to Zulip's pricing page (checked 26 Oct 2026) (Standard $8 and Plus $12). Zulip Cloud annual: Standard $6.67, Plus $10 per user/mo. Self-hosted Basic $3.50 and Business $6.67/user/mo also offered. There is also a free plan (Free).
Does Zulip have a free plan?
Yes. Zulip's Free plan costs $0 and includes cloud-hosted team chat and topic-based threads. Free plans usually limit users, history or features, so check what you'd outgrow.
How much does Zulip cost for a team of 10?
On Standard, 10 people pay about $80 a month, or $960 a year, before tax. With up to 17% off for yearly billing, that would be about $796.80 a year.
How much is Zulip in naira?
At an indicative rate of ₦1,334 per $1 (26 Oct 2026), Standard at $8 is about ₦10,674 per user a month. Your bank's exchange rate and card fees decide the final charge.
What are cheaper alternatives to Zulip?
In Surba's catalog, Webex (free plan), Gorgias ($10/mo) and Smartsupp ($17/mo) cost less for a team of 10 on their entry plans. Compare features before you switch: the cheapest plan isn't always the closest match.
Is Zulip cheaper if you pay yearly?
Zulip gives up to 17% off for paying yearly instead of monthly, according to Zulip's pricing page (checked 26 Oct 2026). Surba reminds you before each renewal, so an annual plan doesn't renew unnoticed.
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