Ryver
8.2#13 in team chat appsFrom $4 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebExtension
VisitRyver vs Zulip
What both publish
| Fact | Ryver | Zulip |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | Yes | Channels define the audience for conversations and can be public or private. |
| Company history | Ryver's About page says the company set out to solve the email problem in 2014. | Zulip began as a Cambridge startup founded in August 2012, was acquired by Dropbox in 2014, and was open-sourced in 2015. |
| Founded | 2014 | 2012 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guest access | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Ryver supports file sharing from Google Drive, Dropbox, and Box, plus Zapier, APIs, webhooks, custom integrations, and bots. | Zulip lists more than 130 native integrations and hundreds more through Zapier and IFTTT. |
| Message history | unlimited | limited |
Ryver plans
- FreeFree
- Starter$69 a month
- Standard$129 a month
- Medium Pack$4 a month
- Enterprise$149 a month
Zulip plans
- Cloud FreeFree
- Cloud Standard$6.67 a month
- Cloud Plus$10 a month
- Self-hosted FreeFree
- Self-hosted Basic$3.50 a month
- Self-hosted Business$6.67 a month
Pick Ryver if…
It suits teams needing channel conversations, guest participation, tasks, and broad device coverage. It also fits organizations wanting integrations, news feeds, or enterprise SSO and support options.
Pick Zulip if…
Zulip suits teams that want channel-based chat across desktop, mobile, and web platforms. Its cloud and self-hosted options provide different deployment choices.