# Gotify vs Zulip

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Gotify | Zulip |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 82/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #3 of 19 in Notifications | #1 of 110 in Chat |
| GitHub stars | 16 147 | 26 134 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +186 | +191 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 6 |
| Latest release | v3.1.1 · 15 Sept 2026 | 12.3 · 21 Sept 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Zulip scores 82/100 against 74/100 for Gotify, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, Gotify is easier to run; Zulip needs more configuration.

## Details

- [Gotify](https://selfhost.directory/project/gotify) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/gotify.md)
- [Zulip](https://selfhost.directory/project/zulip) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/zulip.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/gotify-vs-zulip