Element vs Zulip

Element Decentralized, end-to-end encrypted messaging client built on the Matrix protocol.

CommunicationFreeOpen Source

Zulip Open-source team chat with a unique threaded topic model that organizes conversations within channels.

CommunicationFreemiumOpen Source

Quick Facts

ElementCompanyZulip

2016Year Launched2012

FreePricing ModelFreemium

YesOpen SourceYes

CommunicationCategoryCommunication

macOS, Windows, LinuxPlatformsmacOS, Windows, Web

12,789 ★GitHub Stars24,817 ★

Element

CompanyElement

Year Launched2016

Pricing ModelFree

Open SourceYes

CategoryCommunication

PlatformsmacOS, Windows, Linux

GitHub Stars12,789 ★

Zulip

CompanyZulip

Year Launched2012

Pricing ModelFreemium

Open SourceYes

CategoryCommunication

PlatformsmacOS, Windows, Web

GitHub Stars24,817 ★

Element

Free

Open Source: Free/One-time

Zulip

Freemium

Free: $0/monthly

Pro: Custom/monthly per seat

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