Cheapest paid plan
Free / Standard $6.67/user/month (billed yearly)
✓ Checked October 18, 2026 on zulip.com’s pricing page
What Zulip costs for your team
$33.35/month · $400.20/year
Based on the listed entry price (annual billing; monthly billing usually costs more). Higher plans, add-ons and taxes cost extra.
Zulip price history
No price changes logged since we started tracking on October 3, 2026. Changes we find are added here and on Price Watch.
Cheaper or similar alternatives to Zulip
Phone, Video & Team Chat: entry prices compared
| Tool | Cheapest paid plan | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Zulip | Free / Standard $6.67/user/month (billed yearly) | Oct 18, 2026 |
| Slack | Free / Pro $7.25/user/month (billed yearly) | Oct 3, 2026 |
| Zoom | Free / Pro $14.16/user/month (billed yearly) | Oct 3, 2026 |
| Aircall | Essentials $30/user/month (billed yearly) | Oct 4, 2026 |
| Chanty | Free / Business $3/user/month (billed yearly) | Oct 18, 2026 |
| Fastmail | Basic $3/user/month (36-month term) | Oct 4, 2026 |
| Google Voice | Free / Starter $10/user/month | Oct 4, 2026 |
| Grasshopper | Starting at $14/month | Oct 4, 2026 |
| Mattermost | Contact sales | Oct 18, 2026 |
| Nextiva | Core $15/user/month (billed yearly) | Oct 4, 2026 |
| Pumble | Free / PRO $2.49/user/month (billed yearly) | Oct 18, 2026 |
See every tool in Phone, Video & Team Chat.
Questions about Zulip pricing
How much does Zulip cost?
Zulip's cheapest paid plan is listed at Free / Standard $6.67/user/month (billed yearly) on zulip.com, checked on October 18, 2026. Prices can vary by region, billing period and promotions, so confirm on the official pricing page before buying.
Does Zulip have a free plan?
Yes. Zulip lists a free plan or free tier; free plans usually have usage or feature limits, so check whether its limits fit how you work.
Is Zulip priced per user?
Yes. The listed price is per user (seat) per month, so a team of 5 pays roughly five times the listed price. Use the calculator on this page to estimate your total.
Prices are the cheapest paid plan we list, in USD. We check prices on each vendor’s own pricing page and log changes on Price Watch. Some links are affiliate links (disclosure); that never changes a listed price.