Self-hosted alternatives to Skype

Self-hosted voice and video calls, with no third-party dependency. Below are 10 open source options you host on your own server — with no monthly per-user fee and full control of your data.

Jitsi Meet

★ 29,476

Jitsi Meet is a browser-based video conferencing platform, with nothing to install and no time limit. Self-hosted, it's the alternative to Zoom/Google Meet with rooms on your own server.

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BigBlueButton

★ 9,159

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.

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Janus

★ 9,116

General-purpose, lightweight, minimalist WebRTC Server.

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MiroTalk P2P

★ 4,601

Simple, secure, fast real-time video conferences up to 4k and 60fps, compatible with all browsers and platforms.

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Jitsi Video Bridge

★ 3,085

WebRTC compatible Selective Forwarding Unit (SFU) that allows for multiuser video communication.

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MiroTalk SFU

★ 3,017

Simple, secure, scalable real-time video conferences up to 4k, compatible with all browsers and platforms.

Communication - Video Conferencing AGPL-3.0

Galene

★ 1,336

Video conferencing server that is easy to deploy and that requires moderate server resources.

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MiroTalk C2C

★ 511

Real-time cam-2-cam video calls & screen sharing, end-to-end encrypted, to embed in any website with a simple iframe.

Communication - Video Conferencing AGPL-3.0

plugNmeet

★ 500

Scalable and high performance web conferencing system.

Communication - Video Conferencing MIT

TrueConf

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a free self-hosted alternative to Skype?

Yes. We've gathered 10 self-hosted, open source alternatives to Skype — including Jitsi Meet, BigBlueButton, Janus. You run all of them on your own server.

What is the best open source alternative to Skype?

Jitsi Meet is one of the most popular (29,476 GitHub stars). The "best" depends on your case — compare the options below.

Do I need a server to replace Skype?

Yes. You can use a home server (homelab) or a cheap VPS (from ~€4/mo). See the hosting suggestions on this page.