Open-source alternatives to Zoom
The most popular self-hosted, open-source alternatives to Zoom (video conferencing) are Jitsi Meet (30,103 GitHub stars), BigBlueButton (9,247 GitHub stars) and Janus (9,191 GitHub stars). SelfHostHub lists 10 options below, taken from its Video Conferencing category; 6 support Docker and all of them can run on your own server.
Comparison of self-hosted Zoom alternatives
| Project | GitHub stars | Licence | Language / platform | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jitsi Meet | 30,103 | Apache-2.0 | Nodejs, Docker, deb | WebRTC application that uses Jitsi Videobridge to provide high quality, scalable video conferences. |
| BigBlueButton | 9,247 | LGPL-3.0 | Java | Supports real-time sharing of audio, video, slides (with whiteboard controls), chat, and the screen. Instructors can engage remote students with polling, emojis, and breakout rooms. |
| Janus | 9,191 | GPL-3.0 | C | General-purpose, lightweight, minimalist WebRTC Server. |
| MiroTalk P2P | 4,798 | AGPL-3.0 | Nodejs, Docker | Simple, secure, fast real-time video conferences up to 4k and 60fps, compatible with all browsers and platforms. |
| MiroTalk SFU | 3,129 | AGPL-3.0 | Nodejs, Docker | Simple, secure, scalable real-time video conferences up to 4k, compatible with all browsers and platforms. |
| Jitsi Video Bridge | 3,104 | Apache-2.0 | Java, deb | WebRTC compatible Selective Forwarding Unit (SFU) that allows for multiuser video communication. |
| Galene | 1,419 | MIT | Go | Video conferencing server that is easy to deploy and that requires moderate server resources. |
| plugNmeet | 575 | MIT | Docker, Go | Scalable and high performance web conferencing system. |
| MiroTalk C2C | 518 | AGPL-3.0 | Nodejs, Docker | Real-time cam-2-cam video calls & screen sharing, end-to-end encrypted, to embed in any website with a simple iframe. |
| TrueConf | — | ⊘ Proprietary | Docker, deb | Platform for your corporate communications, based on the advanced architecture, with support for UltraHD video conferencing, built-in messenger with personal and group chats, and a free version for up to 1,000 users. |
Star counts and licences come from the awesome-selfhosted dataset and may lag GitHub slightly.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best open-source alternative to Zoom?
By GitHub stars, Jitsi Meet is the most popular self-hosted alternative to Zoom listed here, followed by BigBlueButton and Janus. The best fit depends on the features and stack you need.
Is there a free self-hosted alternative to Zoom?
Yes. All 10 projects on this page are open source and can be self-hosted at no licence cost; you pay only for your own server.
Which licences do these Zoom alternatives use?
The most common licences among them are AGPL-3.0 (3), Apache-2.0 (2) and MIT (2).
Can I run a Zoom alternative with Docker?
6 of the 10 alternatives list Docker as a supported platform.