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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.
Powered by WebRTC, Real-time video call, chat room and screen sharing entirely browser based.






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