Jitsi
Free, open-source video meeting solution with no account required and self-hosting option.
Overview
Jitsi is a free, open-source video meeting solution with no account required and self-hosting option. It handles open source, no account needed, self-hosted, and e2e encryption, and it's best suited for anyone wanting free, open-source video conferencing. It has been around since 2003, giving it a 23-year head start in building out integrations and refining the product.
The core product is entirely free. Since it's open-source, you can self-host for free with no user limits.
Strengths
- Open source and transparent
- Open-source codebase gives you full transparency and community-driven development
- Fully open-source — you can self-host, audit the code, and avoid vendor lock-in
- The core product is free with no paywalled essentials
Weaknesses
- May lack some advanced features
- Self-hosting is free but requires server maintenance and DevOps knowledge
- Self-hosting requires Linux admin skills and ongoing server maintenance
- Call quality depends heavily on participants' internet connections
Quick info
- Category
- Video Conferencing
- Starting price
- Free
- Free tier
- Fully free
- Open source
- Yes
- Best for
- Any size
- Founded
- 2003
Last updated 2026-04-12
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