Zoom
2 alternatives — 2 medium
Why people leave Zoom
- Privacy controversies and misleading encryption claims
- Free meetings limited to 40 minutes
- Requires desktop app for full features
- Data routed through servers in various jurisdictions
Comparison
| App | Difficulty | RAM | Docker | Mobile | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jitsi Meet Free and open-source video conferencing platform that works in the browser. | medium | 4GB | iOS & Android | Active | ||
| Nextcloud Talk Self-hosted chat, video calls, webinars, and collaboration inside Nextcloud. | medium | 2GB | iOS & Android | Active |
Detailed Look
Jitsi Meet Top Pick
Free and open-source video conferencing platform that works in the browser.
Pros
- + No account required to join meetings
- + Works entirely in the browser
- + End-to-end encryption support
- + Low latency
Cons
- - Quality degrades with many participants
- - Overkill for 1-on-1 calls
- - OOTTI configuration can be complex
- - Requires good bandwidth and CPU
Nextcloud Talk
Self-hosted chat, video calls, webinars, and collaboration inside Nextcloud.
Pros
- + Natural fit for existing Nextcloud deployments
- + Combines chat, calls, screen sharing, and mobile apps
- + Keeps meeting metadata and files in your own stack
Cons
- - Best performance may require a TURN server and high-performance backend
- - Less polished for large meetings than dedicated SaaS tools
- - Mostly makes sense if you already run Nextcloud
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