Alternatives to Zoom

1 self-hosted alternative — 1 medium

Why people look for alternatives

  • 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
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Jitsi Meet

Free and open-source video conferencing platform that works in the browser.

medium4 GB iOS & AndroidYes
Jitsi Meet

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