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Jitsi Meet

Top pick

Open-source video meetings with no account required.

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Jitsi Meet is a mature, open-source video-conferencing platform you can use free on the public instance or self-host for full control. Participants can join from a browser with no account, which makes it one of the easiest Zoom replacements to adopt.

OPEN SOURCEApache-2.0SELF-HOST
LicenseApache-2.0
PricingFree / open-source (self-host or use a public instance)
Open sourceYes
Self-hostableYes
Local-first dataNo

What it does well

  • +No account needed to join
  • +Self-hostable for full control
  • +Mature and widely deployed

Where it falls short

  • Large calls need a well-sized server
  • Advanced features require self-hosting effort

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