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18 alternatives to Zoom

Zoom is a Communication product. The community recommends 18 alternatives: 18 open source, 18 self-hostable and 18 free to use. They are ranked by community votes, ratings and favorites, with the key differences from Zoom highlighted.

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About Zoom

Video conferencing platform for meetings, webinars and screen sharing, with team chat and phone add-ons.

Closed source
Not self-hostable
Freemium
Web
Windows
macOS
Linux
iOS
Android
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Quick picks

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Best open-source pick

BigBlueButton

Open source, LGPL-3.0 license

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Best self-hosted pick

BigBlueButton

Run it on your own server

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Best free pick

BigBlueButton

Free to use

All alternatives

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    BigBlueButton

    Communication

    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.

    Open source · LGPL-3.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Zoom

    • + Open source (Zoom is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Zoom is not)
    • + Free to use (Zoom is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    Chitchatter

    Communication

    Peer-to-peer chat app that is serverless, decentralized, and ephemeral.

    Open source · GPL-2.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Zoom

    • + Open source (Zoom is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Zoom is not)
    • + Free to use (Zoom is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    Databag

    Communication

    Federated, end-to-end encrypted messaging service for the web, iOS, and Android, supporting text, photos, video, and WebRTC video and audio calls.

    Open source · Apache-2.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Zoom

    • + Open source (Zoom is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Zoom is not)
    • + Free to use (Zoom is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    Galene

    Communication

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

    Open source · MIT
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Zoom

    • + Open source (Zoom is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Zoom is not)
    • + Free to use (Zoom is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    Janus

    Communication

    General-purpose, lightweight, minimalist WebRTC Server.

    Open source · GPL-3.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Zoom

    • + Open source (Zoom is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Zoom is not)
    • + Free to use (Zoom is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    Jitsi Meet

    Communication

    WebRTC application that uses Jitsi Videobridge to provide high quality, scalable video conferences.

    Open source · Apache-2.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Zoom

    • + Open source (Zoom is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Zoom is not)
    • + Free to use (Zoom is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    LiveKit

    Communication

    End-to-end realtime stack for connecting humans and AI

    Open source · Apache-2.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Zoom

    • + Open source (Zoom is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Zoom is not)
    • + Free to use (Zoom is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    MiroTalk C2C

    Communication

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

    Open source · AGPL-3.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Zoom

    • + Open source (Zoom is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Zoom is not)
    • + Free to use (Zoom is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    9.

    MiroTalk P2P

    Communication

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

    Open source · AGPL-3.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Zoom

    • + Open source (Zoom is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Zoom is not)
    • + Free to use (Zoom is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    10.

    MiroTalk SFU

    Communication

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

    Open source · AGPL-3.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Zoom

    • + Open source (Zoom is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Zoom is not)
    • + Free to use (Zoom is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    Neko

    实用工具

    自托管的虚拟浏览器，基于Docker和WebRTC技术

    Open source · Apache-2.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Zoom

    • + Open source (Zoom is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Zoom is not)
    • + Free to use (Zoom is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    Openmeetings

    Groupware

    Video conferencing, instant messaging, whiteboard, collaborative document editing and other groupware tools using API functions of the Red5 Streaming Server for Remoting and Streaming.

    Open source · Apache-2.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Zoom

    • + Open source (Zoom is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Zoom is not)
    • + Free to use (Zoom is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    plugNmeet

    Communication

    Scalable, High Performance, Open source web conferencing system.

    Open source · MIT
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Zoom

    • + Open source (Zoom is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Zoom is not)
    • + Free to use (Zoom is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    Rocket.Chat

    Communication

    Teamchat solution similar to Gitter.im or Slack.

    Open source · MIT
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Zoom

    • + Open source (Zoom is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Zoom is not)
    • + Free to use (Zoom is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    Screego

    Communication

    Screego is a simple tool to quickly share your screen to one or multiple people via web browser.

    Open source · GPL-3.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Zoom

    • + Open source (Zoom is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Zoom is not)
    • + Free to use (Zoom is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    SimpleX Chat

    Communication

    The most private and secure chat and applications platform - now with double ratchet E2E encryption.

    Open source · AGPL-3.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Zoom

    • + Open source (Zoom is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Zoom is not)
    • + Free to use (Zoom is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    Tinode

    Communication

    Instant messaging platform. Backend in Go. Clients: Swift iOS, Java Android, JS webapp, scriptable command line; chatbots.

    Open source · GPL-3.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Zoom

    • + Open source (Zoom is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Zoom is not)
    • + Free to use (Zoom is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    WorkAdventure

    Communication

    Virtual office / virtual conference application presented as a 16-bit RPG video game.

    Open source · AGPL-3.0, commons-clause
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Zoom

    • + Open source (Zoom is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Zoom is not)
    • + Free to use (Zoom is paid)
    DetailsWebsite

Zoom vs. alternatives

ServiceOpen sourceSelf-hostedLicensePricingPlatformsRatingVotes
Zoom
Current
NoNoproprietaryFreemiumWeb / Windows / macOS / Linux / iOS / Android——
BigBlueButtonYesYesLGPL-3.0———0
ChitchatterYesYesGPL-2.0———0
DatabagYesYesApache-2.0———0
GaleneYesYesMIT———0
JanusYesYesGPL-3.0———0
Jitsi MeetYesYesApache-2.0———0
LiveKitYesYesApache-2.0———0
MiroTalk C2CYesYesAGPL-3.0———0
MiroTalk P2PYesYesAGPL-3.0———0
MiroTalk SFUYesYesAGPL-3.0———0
NekoYesYesApache-2.0———0
OpenmeetingsYesYesApache-2.0———0
plugNmeetYesYesMIT———0
Rocket.ChatYesYesMIT———0
ScreegoYesYesGPL-3.0———0
SimpleX ChatYesYesAGPL-3.0———0
TinodeYesYesGPL-3.0———0
WorkAdventureYesYesAGPL-3.0, commons-clause———0

FAQ

What is the best alternative to Zoom?

Community-recommended alternatives to Zoom include BigBlueButton, Chitchatter, Databag, Galene, Janus, and Jitsi Meet. Compare open source, self-hosting, pricing and platforms to choose.

Is there a free alternative to Zoom?

Yes. BigBlueButton, Chitchatter, Databag, Galene, Janus, and Jitsi Meet can be used for free; the open-source, self-hostable ones can be run on your own server at no cost.

Is there an open-source alternative to Zoom?

Yes. Open-source alternatives include BigBlueButton, Chitchatter, Databag, Galene, Janus, and Jitsi Meet.

Can I self-host an alternative to Zoom?

Yes. BigBlueButton, Chitchatter, Databag, Galene, Janus, and Jitsi Meet can run on your own server, so you keep control of your data.

Other Communication services

Services in the same category that haven't been suggested as Zoom alternatives yet. If one fits, add it as an alternative.

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    Microsoft Teams

    Microsoft's workplace chat and video meeting app, integrated with Microsoft 365 files and calendars.

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    Discord

    Voice, video and text chat platform organized into community servers and channels, popular with gamers and online communities.

  • T
    Twilio

    Cloud communications API platform for programmable SMS, voice calls, WhatsApp messaging, email and verification.

  • I
    Intercom

    Customer service platform with live chat messenger, shared inbox, help center and the Fin AI agent.

  • M
    Mailchimp

    Intuit's email marketing platform for newsletters, audience management and automated campaigns.

  • S
    Slack

    Team messaging platform organized into channels, with direct messages, huddles, file sharing and thousands of integrations.

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