Zulip AlternativesTop Instant Messengers & Video Calling Apps like Zulip

Zulip is described as 'The only modern team chat app that is designed for both live and asynchronous conversations. Zulip topics create a separate space for each discussion, so different conversations will never get in each other's way' and is a very popular instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Zulip for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Web-based, Windows and iPad apps. The best Zulip alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Zulip are Telegram, Element, Discord and Matrix.

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  1. Signal icon

    Signal

     1360 likes

    An open-source messaging app emphasizing privacy with encrypted communication. Share texts, calls, photos, and videos without ads or trackers, available across major platforms. Developed by Signal Technology Foundation and praised globally for security measures.

    216 Signal alternatives

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    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Snapcraft
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    • Most users think Signal is a great Zulip alternative.

    • Signal is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Zulip.

    • Signal is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Zulip.

    • Signal is Free and Open SourceZulip is Free Personal and Open Source
    • Signal is Security-focused and LightweightZulip is not according to our users
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    Telegram

     2079 likes

    Maximize your messaging experience with efficient communication, speedy delivery, and optional end-to-end encrypted Secret Chats. Engage in unlimited channels and groups up to 200,000 members. Enhance chat management and media sharing with Telegram Premium and its exclusive benefits. All core features remain free.

    286 Telegram alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Linux Mobile
    • Android Wear
    • PortableApps.com
    • FreeBSD
    • Apple Car Play
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    • Most users think Telegram is a great Zulip alternative.

    • Telegram is the most popular Web-based & Android Tablet alternative to Zulip.

    • Telegram is Freemium and ProprietaryZulip is Free Personal and Open Source
    • Telegram is Lightweight and Security-focusedZulip is not according to our users
  4. Element icon

    Element

     771 likes

    Provides secure collaboration with end-to-end encryption, supporting chat, voice, and video calls. Available on all major platforms, it enables digital sovereignty with a decentralized design and interoperability through bridges to systems like Slack and Teams. Includes enterprise-grade SaaS.

    302 Element alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Online
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Snapcraft
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    • Most users think Element is a great Zulip alternative.

    • Element is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Zulip.

    • Element is Free Personal and Open SourceZulip is also Free Personal and Open Source
    • Element is LightweightZulip is not according to our users
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    Zoho Cliq

    Zoho Cliq simplifies your team communication with organized conversations, information that's easy to find and by connecting to the tools you love. Transform ideas into reality with your team. With channels, your team communi...

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    Discord

     1110 likes

    An integrated platform for text and voice communications. Offers tailored channels for different topics, customizable moderation tools, low latency for fluency, and managed user roles for optimal community facilitation.

    191 Discord alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Epic Games Store
    • Flathub
    • Electron
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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    Matrix

     382 likes

    Matrix defines a set of open APIs for decentralised communication, suitable for securely publishing, persisting and subscribing to data over a global open federation of servers with no single point of control.

    166 Matrix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • WebRTC
    • Python
    • JavaScript
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Cloudron
    • Java
    • Perl
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    Tox

     558 likes

    With the rise of widespread government monitoring programs, Tox is an easy to use application that allows you to connect with friends and loved ones without anyone else listening in.

    211 Tox alternatives

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    • BSD
    • F-Droid
    The Universal Tox Client. A Tox client that runs on Android, iOS, Windows, Mac OSX, Linux, FreeBSD & the web. Written in JS using React & React Native / electron.
     
  10. Slack icon

    Slack

     859 likes

    Offers unified communication for teams with advanced real-time messaging, contextual features, versatile chat tools, and organized conversations in dedicated channels with integrated file sharing on Mac, Windows, Linux, and mobile platforms for enhanced productivity.

    225 Slack alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Electron
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Most users think Slack is a great Zulip alternative.

    • Slack is the most popular SaaS alternative to Zulip.

    • Slack is Freemium and ProprietaryZulip is Free Personal and Open Source
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    SimpleX Chat

     89 likes

    SimpleX - the most private and secure chat and applications platform - now with double ratchet E2E encryption! Built on Haskell with Love and Coffee.

    69 SimpleX Chat alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
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  12. Wire icon

    Wire

     312 likes

    Wire is the most secure collaboration platform featuring messenger, voice, video, conference calls, file-sharing, and external collaboration –all protected by the most secure end-to-end-encryption.

    281 Wire alternatives

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    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
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    Mattermost

     253 likes

    Mattermost is a secure, open source platform for communication, collaboration, and workflow orchestration across tools and teams.

    130 Mattermost alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Cloudron
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    • Most users think Mattermost is a great Zulip alternative.

    • Mattermost is the most popular commercial alternative to Zulip.

    • Mattermost is Paid and Open SourceZulip is Free Personal and Open Source
    • Mattermost is LightweightZulip is not according to our users
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    Threema

     136 likes

    Threema is a new mobile messaging app that puts security first. With true end-to-end encryption, you can rest assured that only you and the intended recipient can read your messages.

    121 Threema alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
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