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Element Web vs Zulip

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Element WebZulip
LanguageTypeScriptPython
LicenceAGPL-3.0Apache-2.0
Stars14k26k
Latestv1.12.3412.4
Last push2026-11-112026-11-11
Release cadencetoo few releasesabout 44 days between releases
Active contributors34+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days51+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Slack. Alternatives to Slack →

    PartialElement WebMatrix client for team rooms, threads and calls in the browser; needs a Matrix homeserver.

    Full replacementZulipConversations split into topics inside each channel, with an importer for Slack exports.