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Long-running web conferencing tool for business meetings.
Alternatives · 2026
Alternatives to Jitsi Meet
Open-source video conferencing you can self-host.
7 hand-curated alternatives from MintedSaaS's directory. See the Jitsi Meet listing →
Jitsi Meet is a free, open-source video conferencing platform that you can deploy on your own servers or use via the public instance at meet.jitsi.org. It requires no account creation, supports group calls with screen sharing, and runs in any modern browser. The project is maintained by 8x8, a publicly-traded communications company, though the code remains freely available under the AGPL license. Jitsi appeals to organizations that want to avoid vendor lock-in, need full control over call data, or operate in regulated environments where on-premises deployment matters.
Teams typically reach for Jitsi when they're skeptical of cloud-only providers, want to avoid licensing fees per user, or need a conferencing stack they can modify themselves. It's common in open-source communities, small nonprofits, educational institutions, and companies with strict data residency requirements. Setup does require technical confidence—you'll need to manage servers, SSL certificates, and updates—so it's less plug-and-play than Zoom or Google Meet. For organizations already running self-hosted infrastructure, Jitsi fits naturally into existing IT workflows. For teams that prefer support from a vendor and don't mind paying for it, one of the seven alternatives below may be a better match.
What we offer that competes
Cisco Webex
Enterprise video conferencing and webinar platform.
Around
Compact, camera-forward video calls designed for focus.
Whereby
Browser-based video meetings with no downloads needed.
Google Meet
Browser-based video meetings inside Google Workspace.
Microsoft Teams
Chat, meetings, and files unified inside Microsoft 365.
What to look for
- Whether the platform requires participants to create an account or sign in before joining a call
- Whether you can download or export a transcript and recording to your own storage rather than vendor cloud
- Whether the platform supports custom domain branding (e.g., your.company.com instead of meet.zoom.us)
- Whether you have direct control over where your call data is routed and stored geographically
- Whether the platform's API is documented and accessible without a separate enterprise sales agreement
- Whether the tool charges per participant, per host, or per room, and how that scales above 50 concurrent users
FAQ
What are the best alternatives to Jitsi Meet?
GoTo Meeting, Cisco Webex, and Zoom are the most common enterprise replacements, each offering 24/7 vendor support and compliance certifications. Google Meet and Microsoft Teams integrate tightly with existing Google or Microsoft accounts. Around and Whereby are smaller, design-focused platforms that don't require self-hosting but also don't offer the same scale.
Are there free alternatives to Jitsi Meet?
Google Meet and Whereby both have free tiers with call limits. Zoom's free plan caps group calls at 40 minutes. Microsoft Teams offers unlimited free group calls. Jitsi Meet remains fully free with no time limits, but you're responsible for hosting costs.
Which video conferencing platform is easiest to set up for non-technical teams?
Google Meet and Microsoft Teams require the least setup—you sign in and start a call. Whereby and Around let you create a meeting link without registration. Jitsi Meet is immediate via meet.jitsi.org but self-hosting demands server administration.
What features matter most when choosing a video conferencing tool?
Decide whether you need recording storage (Zoom stores locally or to cloud), participant limits (Whereby caps rooms at 100, most others scale higher), and integrations with your calendar or project tools. Also check whether calls require pre-registration, whether screen sharing includes annotation tools, and whether you can customize the meeting room name or interface.
Can I self-host alternatives to Jitsi Meet?
No major commercial platform in this list supports self-hosting. Jitsi Meet is the only option if on-premises deployment is a hard requirement. All others—Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, Webex, GoTo Meeting, Around, Whereby—run on the vendor's infrastructure only.
Which alternatives to Jitsi Meet work best for large webinars?
Zoom, Cisco Webex, and GoTo Meeting are built for webinars with thousands of attendees. Google Meet scales to 150,000 concurrent participants. Whereby and Around are designed for smaller groups and meetings, not broadcast-style events.
Do I need to sign up for an account to join a Jitsi Meet alternative?
Google Meet, Whereby, and Around let participants join via a link without creating an account. Zoom and Webex allow guest access but may prompt for a name. Microsoft Teams typically requires a sign-in for enterprise use. Jitsi Meet needs no account for either host or participant.
What's the difference between Jitsi Meet and Whereby for small team calls?
Whereby is a commercial platform with video as part of a larger workspace tool, designed for 2–8 person collaboration and requires a subscription. Jitsi Meet is free, browser-based, and scales to larger groups, but you manage your own hosting or use the public instance.