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Top Video Conferencing like BigBlueButton

The most popular alternative to BigBlueButton is Jitsi Meet, which has a free version.

Most alternatives to BigBlueButton are in the Video Conferencing category, compared here by price, platform and features.

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  1. Jitsi Meet

    3.5(492) · App Store

    Jitsi Meet is an open-source video conferencing app that runs in the browser, with mobile and desktop apps as well. Anyone can host meetings for free on the public meet.jit.si service or deploy their own server for full control. It includes screen sharing, chat, breakout rooms, background blur, live streaming to YouTube and optional end-to-end encryption. The project is maintained by 8x8.

    9 Jitsi Meet alternatives

    Pros

    • Free meetings on meet.jit.si, with guests joining from the browser
    • Open source and self-hostable for full control
    • Optional end-to-end encryption and live streaming to YouTube

    Cons

    • Call quality can degrade with many participants
    • Fewer admin and scheduling features than commercial suites
    • Self-hosting at scale needs tuning and plenty of bandwidth
    Cost / License
    FreeOpen source
    Categories
    Video Conferencing
    Platforms
    WebWindowsMacLinuxiPhoneAndroidSelf-hosted
    Features
    Breakout roomsEnd-to-end encryptionLive streamingScreen sharingVirtual backgrounds
    Visit websiteMore about Jitsi Meet

BigBlueButton alternatives: frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to BigBlueButton?

The most popular alternative to BigBlueButton is Jitsi Meet: Open-source video meetings you can use free or self-host.

Is there a free alternative to BigBlueButton?

Yes, one alternative is free or has a free plan: Jitsi Meet.

Is there an open source alternative to BigBlueButton?

Yes, one open source alternative is listed: Jitsi Meet.

Is BigBlueButton free?

Yes, BigBlueButton is free to use.

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