Slack vs Zulip

A detailed comparison to help you decide if Zulip is the right EU alternative for your needs.

Switching from
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Slack

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Salesforce

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Switching to
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Zulip

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Zulip

Detailed feature comparison coming soon.

Reasons to Switch

  • ✓Zulip offers a unique threading model that allows for organized conversations, making it easier to follow discussions without losing context, especially in larger teams.
  • ✓Zulip is designed with privacy in mind and can be self-hosted, providing teams with greater control over their data and compliance with GDPR regulations.
  • ✓Zulip's open-source nature allows for customization and integration with various tools, potentially offering more flexibility compared to Slack's proprietary ecosystem.

Things to Consider

  • !The migration from Slack to Zulip may require significant effort, including exporting data from Slack and adapting workflows to fit Zulip's threading model, which could disrupt team productivity during the transition.
  • !Zulip may have a steeper learning curve for users accustomed to Slack's interface and features, which could lead to initial resistance or slower adoption rates among team members.
Migration difficulty:
Hard

Quick Summary

Privacy Winner

ZulipEU-based

Data protected under GDPR with EU-only storage.

Pricing

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Migration Effort

Hard
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