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Mattermost vs Zulip
Both stand on team chat apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+4
Visit Mattermost 
Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5
Zulip provides channel-based team chat across common desktop and mobile platforms, with guest access and numerous listed integrations. Compare the cloud and self-hosted plan terms, especially history limits and user minimums, before choosing.
Visit ZulipThe facts
| Mattermost | Zulip | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Self-hosted Basic: $3.50 per user a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 7 |
| Maker | Mattermost | Zulip |
| Website | mattermost.com | zulip.com |
| On team chat apps | #6 of 63 | #2 of 63 |
Mattermost: what it does well
Zulip: what it does well
- Organizes team conversations in channels.
- Guest access is available.
- Supports web, desktop, and mobile platforms.
- Integrates with GitHub, Jira, Zoom, and others.
What to know first
- Message history is limited.
- Cloud Plus requires at least 10 users.
- Self-hosted Business requires at least 25 users.
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