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Choosing between Zulip Cloud and self-hosting
This page will help you decide whether signing up for Zulip Cloud or self-hosting Zulip best fits the needs of your organization. For additional guidance, reach out to sales@zulip.com.
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Advantages of Zulip Cloud
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Advantages of self-hosting Zulip
- Under your control: Retain full control over your data and simplify compliance by self-hosting Zulip behind your firewall.
- Access to all of Zulip's features: All self-hosted plans offer the same [100% open-source software] zulip-github. Organizations that do not require support with their installation can always use Zulip for free with no limitations.
- Simple set-up process: It's easy to install Zulip directly on Ubuntu or Debian Linux, in Docker, or with prebuilt images for Digital Ocean and Render.
- Easy to maintain: Zulip offers convenient tools for backing up, and maintaining a self-hosted Zulip server.
- Customizable: Customize Zulip for all your needs. It's easy to develop and maintain custom integrations and features.
- Budget option: For organizations with expertise in self-hosting their tools and a tight budget, the Zulip Basic plan can be a great choice.
Learn more about self-hosting Zulip.
Plans and pricing
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Free or heavily discounted pricing is available for most non-business uses. Learn how to apply for a sponsored Cloud or self-hosted plan.