From: alex Date: Sun, 16 Feb 2025 18:56:31 +0000 (+0100) Subject: Add Zulip cons X-Git-Url: https://xn--ix-yja.es/gitweb/?a=commitdiff_plain;h=fe8cc12a2adf80951ca927dfddf711dccf61e815;p=infrastructure.git Add Zulip cons --- diff --git a/blueprint/instant-messaging.md b/blueprint/instant-messaging.md index 7262f0f..98bebe3 100644 --- a/blueprint/instant-messaging.md +++ b/blueprint/instant-messaging.md @@ -24,3 +24,9 @@ Zulip could be a great option because: * You can use the web interface, terminal interface, email interface. * Third-party clients should be allowed? * You can switch from their free/paid services to self-hosted plans easily. + +The major cons are: + +* Self-hosted service likely requires a dedicated host, esp. if you want email integration. +* Managed service mentions that communities can opt-in to free upgrade to the plan that includes unlimited archives and public access[^1]. + However, managed service + custom domain costs a lot of money and is not included in free upgrades.