Best self-hosted Communication - Video Conferencing apps
Video/Web Conferencing tools and software.
10 open source Communication - Video Conferencing tools you host on your own server — with full control of your data and no per-user cost.
Jitsi Meet
★ 29,476Jitsi 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.
BigBlueButton
★ 9,159Supports 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
★ 9,116General-purpose, lightweight, minimalist WebRTC Server.
MiroTalk P2P
★ 4,601Simple, secure, fast real-time video conferences up to 4k and 60fps, compatible with all browsers and platforms.
Jitsi Video Bridge
★ 3,085WebRTC compatible Selective Forwarding Unit (SFU) that allows for multiuser video communication.
MiroTalk SFU
★ 3,017Simple, secure, scalable real-time video conferences up to 4k, compatible with all browsers and platforms.
Galene
★ 1,336Video conferencing server that is easy to deploy and that requires moderate server resources.
MiroTalk C2C
★ 511Real-time cam-2-cam video calls & screen sharing, end-to-end encrypted, to embed in any website with a simple iframe.
plugNmeet
★ 500Scalable and high performance web conferencing system.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best self-hosted Communication - Video Conferencing tools?
Among the 10 options, the most popular include Jitsi Meet, BigBlueButton, Janus. Compare license, platform and popularity in the list below.
Is there a free open source alternative for Communication - Video Conferencing?
Yes — all 10 tools on this page are open source and you run them on your own server, with no monthly fee.
Where can I host a Communication - Video Conferencing app?
On a home server (homelab) or a cheap VPS from ~€4/mo. See the suggestions on this page.