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Zulip is an open-source team chat platform combining real-time and threaded messaging for organized collaboration. · Zulip · Productivity

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Overview

Zulip offers a modern, open-source chat platform with threaded conversations, making it easy to organize team discussions and collaborate efficiently.

Good fit

Use Zulip when you need organized, topic-based team chat with no user limit and open-source flexibility.

  • teams
  • open-source projects
  • student groups

Not a fit

Avoid Zulip if you require enterprise features like SAML/SSO or advanced admin controls on the free plan.

  • require enterprise SSO
  • need advanced admin features
Quickstart · 5 steps
  1. Sign up at zulip.com with your email address.
  2. Create a new organization or join an existing one.
  3. Invite team members via email or share an invite link.
  4. Set up channels (streams) for different topics or projects.
  5. Install desktop or mobile apps for easier access.

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