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BigBlueButton

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Open-source virtual classroom for online learning

BigBlueButton is an open-source web conferencing system designed for online teaching. It includes a multi-user whiteboard, shared notes, polls, breakout rooms, screen sharing and recordings that can be replayed later. Schools and universities typically self-host it or use a hosting provider, and it plugs into learning management systems such as Moodle, Canvas and Sakai.

Cost / License
FreeOpen source(LGPL-3.0)
features
5
alternatives
8
platforms
2
Updated
Oct 12, 2026

Features

Our take

Pros

  • Designed for teaching, with whiteboard, polls and breakout rooms
  • Integrates with Moodle, Canvas and other learning platforms
  • Free and open source, with recordings that can be replayed later

Cons

  • Self-hosting requires a dedicated server and admin skills
  • Interface feels dated next to Zoom or Teams
  • Less suited to business meetings than to online classes

Editorial assessment by the Alternatives.tools team, based on what the product is known for. Not a user review.

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