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

★ 29,476

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.

Communication - Video Conferencing AGPL-3.0

Jitsi Video Bridge

★ 3,085

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

Communication - Video Conferencing Apache-2.0

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.

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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

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.