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

Jitsi Meet scorecard

How we grade

B+ 77/100

Overall grade

Open-source self-hosted video for privacy and developers.

Idea A- Leading open-source self-hostable video is a real differentiator.

Brand B Well known among developers and privacy users.

Product B Capable but quality varies on the free instance.

Market fit B+ Strong fit for privacy-focused and developer use.

Adoption B+ Wide open-source usage and embedded deployments.

Features B Core video solid, fewer integrations than commercial.

Security A- Self-hosting gives full data control and privacy.

Value A Free and open source, only hosting costs apply.

Strengths & limitations

Strengths

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

Limitations

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

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 review 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

Alternatives to Jitsi Meet

Zoom

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4.5

Microsoft Teams

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Google Meet

Free / Workspace Business Starter (USD not confirmed; EUR 6.80/user/mo from Austria) / Business Standard $14/user/mo

Cisco Webex

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