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Jitsi Meet

Open-source video conferencing platform that can be self-hosted for complete privacy control.

Pricing Free (open source) / 8x8 hosted plans available
Category Video Conferencing

What makes Jitsi Meet different

Jitsi is the leading open-source video conferencing platform. You can self-host for complete control over data, or use the free meet.jit.si instance. It is the top choice for privacy-conscious organizations and developers building custom video solutions.

Follows our testing methodology
· Last reviewed April 2026

Key features

  • Open-source and self-hostable
  • No account required to join
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Moderation tools
  • Streaming and recording

Pros and cons

Pros

  • + Free and open source
  • + Full control with self-hosting
  • + No account or download needed

Cons

  • - Quality can vary on free instance
  • - Self-hosting requires DevOps skills
  • - Fewer integrations than commercial tools

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