Jitsi Meet
30kWebRTC application that uses Jitsi Videobridge to provide high quality, scalable video conferences.
Communication - Video ConferencingApache-2.0
Self-hosted Communication - Video Conferencing
SelfHostHub lists 10 open-source Video Conferencing projects you can host on your own server. The most-starred on GitHub are Jitsi Meet (30,103 stars), BigBlueButton (9,247 stars) and Janus (9,191 stars). 6 of them document a Docker install, and 5 offer a live demo you can try first.
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BigBlueButton
9.2kSupports 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.
Communication - Video ConferencingLGPL-3.0
Janus
9.2kGeneral-purpose, lightweight, minimalist WebRTC Server.
Communication - Video ConferencingGPL-3.0
MiroTalk P2P
4.8kSimple, secure, fast real-time video conferences up to 4k and 60fps, compatible with all browsers and platforms.
Communication - Video ConferencingAGPL-3.0
MiroTalk SFU
3.1kSimple, secure, scalable real-time video conferences up to 4k, compatible with all browsers and platforms.
Communication - Video ConferencingAGPL-3.0
WebRTC compatible Selective Forwarding Unit (SFU) that allows for multiuser video communication.
Communication - Video ConferencingApache-2.0
Galene
1.4kVideo conferencing server that is easy to deploy and that requires moderate server resources.
Communication - Video ConferencingMIT
plugNmeet
575Scalable and high performance web conferencing system.
Communication - Video ConferencingMIT
MiroTalk C2C
518Real-time cam-2-cam video calls & screen sharing, end-to-end encrypted, to embed in any website with a simple iframe.
Communication - Video ConferencingAGPL-3.0
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.
Communication - Video Conferencing⊘ Proprietary
How to choose self-hosted Video Conferencing software
- Check project health. Stars show popularity, not maintenance. Open the source repository and look at recent commits and releases.
- Match the licence to your use. 5 use a GPL-family licence (copyleft, including AGPL) and 4 use a permissive licence such as MIT, Apache-2.0 or BSD. AGPL matters if you modify the software and offer it to others over a network.
- Pick a stack you can run. The most common platforms here are Docker (6), Nodejs (4), deb (3) and Java (2). Docker is usually the easiest path for a home server or VPS.
- Try before you migrate. Use a live demo where one exists (5 here), or a throwaway container first, and confirm it can import your existing data before switching.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular self-hosted Video Conferencing software?
By GitHub stars, the top projects in this category are Jitsi Meet (30,103 stars), BigBlueButton (9,247 stars) and Janus (9,191 stars).
How many open-source Video Conferencing tools are listed?
10 projects are currently listed in the Video Conferencing category on SelfHostHub.
Which licences do self-hosted Video Conferencing projects use?
The most common licences in this category are AGPL-3.0 (3), Apache-2.0 (2) and MIT (2).
Can I run these Video Conferencing tools with Docker?
6 of the 10 projects list Docker as a supported platform. Check each project's documentation for the exact install steps.