# Choosing between Zulip Cloud and self-hosting

This page will help you decide whether [signing up for Zulip
Cloud](https://zulip.com/new/) or [self-hosting
Zulip](https://zulip.com/self-hosting/) best fits the needs of your
organization. For additional guidance, reach out to
[sales@zulip.com](mailto:sales@zulip.com).

!!! tip ""
    If your needs change, you can always move [to a self-hosted
    installation](https://zulip.readthedocs.io/en/stable/production/export-and-import.html#import-into-a-new-zulip-server)
    or [to Zulip Cloud](/help/move-to-zulip-cloud).

## Advantages of Zulip Cloud

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[Sign up](https://zulip.com/new/) with just a few clicks.

## Advantages of self-hosting Zulip

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## Plans and pricing

Compare [Zulip Cloud](https://zulip.com/plans#cloud) and [self-hosted
Zulip](https://zulip.com/plans#self-hosted) pricing.

Free or heavily discounted pricing is available for most non-business uses.
Learn how to apply for a sponsored
[Cloud](https://zulip.com/help/zulip-cloud-billing#free-and-discounted-zulip-cloud-standard) or
[self-hosted](https://zulip.com/help/self-hosted-billing#apply-for-community-plan) plan.

## Related resources

* [Sign up for Zulip Cloud](https://zulip.com/new/)
* [Self-hosting Zulip](https://zulip.com/self-hosting/)
* [Trying out Zulip](/help/trying-out-zulip)
* [Plans and pricing](https://zulip.com/plans/)
* [Zulip Cloud billing](/help/zulip-cloud-billing)
* [Self-hosted billing](/help/self-hosted-billing)