# Jitsi: Free Open Source Alternative to Google Meet, Webex, Zoom

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/jitsi
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Jitsi (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Google Meet, Webex, Zoom. Host encrypted video conferences directly in your browser, deploy on your own servers, or integrate into applications - all with this powerful open source platform.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Jitsi
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://jitsi.org
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/jitsi/jitsi-meet
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 30.2k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/jitsi/jitsi-meet or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Google Meet.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (3)
Replacing these paid tools with Jitsi saves up to $60/mo ($720/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Google Meet](https://caniforkit.com/google-meet) | [audio & video](https://caniforkit.com/category/audio-video) | $20/mo | [Compare Google Meet vs Jitsi](https://caniforkit.com/vs/google-meet-vs-jitsi) |
| [Webex](https://caniforkit.com/webex) | [audio & video](https://caniforkit.com/category/audio-video) | $20/mo | [Compare Webex vs Jitsi](https://caniforkit.com/vs/webex-vs-jitsi) |
| [Zoom](https://caniforkit.com/zoom) | [audio & video](https://caniforkit.com/category/audio-video) | $20/mo | [Compare Zoom vs Jitsi](https://caniforkit.com/vs/zoom-vs-jitsi) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Jitsi free and open source?
Jitsi is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Host encrypted video conferences directly in your browser, deploy on your own servers, or integrate into applications - all with this powerful open source platform.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Jitsi?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Google Meet.

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- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)