Free Jitsi Meet AlternativesVideo Calling & Group Chat Apps like Jitsi Meet

The best free alternative to Jitsi Meet is Signal, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Jitsi Meet and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Jitsi Meet are Element, Discord, Jami and Wire.

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  1. Signal icon

    Signal

     1464 likes

    An open-source messaging app emphasizing privacy with encrypted communication. Share texts, calls, photos, and videos without ads or trackers, available across major platforms. Developed by Signal Technology Foundation and praised globally for security measures.

    251 Signal alternatives

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    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
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    Signal vs Jitsi Meet Comments
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    Signal is NOT for video conferencing!

    Guest
    Negative
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    Not for video conferences like Jitsi Meet

    Nasch Dax
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    Jitsi wants money or data. screw them

    • Signal is Free and Open SourceJitsi Meet is also Free and Open Source
    • Signal is an Instant Messenger Jitsi Meet is a Video Calling App
  2. Element icon

    Element

     835 likes

    Provides secure collaboration with end-to-end encryption, supporting chat, voice, and video calls. Available on all major platforms, it enables digital sovereignty with a decentralized design and interoperability through bridges to systems like Slack and Teams. Includes enterprise-grade SaaS.

    352 Element alternatives

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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
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    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
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    It's mostly a group chat app (like slack or mattermost) with a video call feature, not a dedicated video conferencing app ; and setting up a meeting is too much hassle (you have to get everyone to sign up for an account and tell you their handles and invite them to a persistent group chat) compared to just sharing a link in jitsi. It's good for teams doing calls frequently, not for a one-shot meeting with guests outside your organization.

    • Element is Free Personal and Open SourceJitsi Meet is Free and Open Source
    • Element is an Instant Messenger Jitsi Meet is a Video Calling App
    • Element is DecentralizedJitsi Meet is not according to our users
  4. Discord icon

    Discord

     1143 likes

    An integrated platform for text and voice communications. Offers tailored channels for different topics, customizable moderation tools, low latency for fluency, and managed user roles for optimal community facilitation.

    231 Discord alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Epic Games Store
    • Flathub
    • Electron
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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    Zoho ShowTime

    Facilitates virtual classroom and on-demand training through interactive tools such as polls and Q&A, advanced analytics, session recording, custom branding, and monetization, serving educational institutions, businesses, and...

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  6. Jami icon

    Jami

     249 likes

    Open source decentralized communication platform supporting secure end-to-end encrypted calls, messaging, group conferencing, file and media sharing, SIP compatibility, multi-device sync, and strong privacy, available across desktop and mobile systems.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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  8. Wire icon

    Wire

     333 likes

    Secure communication platform featuring encrypted chats and calls, file and media sharing, self-deleting messages, device verification, group collaboration, and customizable settings. Supports use across multiple devices with no phone number required for access.

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    WhatsApp

     859 likes

    Exchange messages without SMS fees using this app for iPhone, Android and desktop, featuring group chats, multimedia sharing, and video calls. The app requires an internet connection and the latest version for optimal functionality.

    272 WhatsApp alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Android Tablet
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    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    • Apple Car Play
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    WhatsApp vs Jitsi Meet Comments
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    Negative
    3

    Not focused on video chat.

    • WhatsApp is Freemium and ProprietaryJitsi Meet is Free and Open Source
    • WhatsApp is an Instant Messenger Jitsi Meet is a Video Calling App
  10. Proton Meet icon

    Proton Meet

     34 likes

    Provides secure end-to-end encrypted video calls with privacy features such as background blur, noise reduction, and meeting locks, supports up to 50 free participants, guest links, ad-free use, seamless calendar integration, and multi-device access.

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Rocket.Chat

     163 likes

    Open-source chat server supporting real-time group, direct, and private messaging, video calls, file sharing, helpdesk chat, API integrations, desktop notifications, emojis, LDAP authentication, cross-platform apps, and customizable extensions for teams.

    167 Rocket.Chat alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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  13. Zoom icon

    Zoom

     161 likes

    Provides robust video meetings with up to 100 participants, screen sharing, real-time chat, cloud recording, whiteboard and document collaboration, AI-generated meeting summaries, seamless device switching, phone and messaging integration, and multitasking support.

    255 Zoom alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Apple Watch
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Android TV
    • Apple Car Play
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    BigBlueButton

     88 likes

    BigBlueButton enables universities and colleges to deliver a high-quality learning experience to remote students.

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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  15. Nextcloud Talk icon

    Nextcloud Talk

     35 likes

    Self-hosted communication platform with secure audio, video, chat, web conferencing, screensharing, advanced encryption, and metadata privacy, running on user-controlled servers, supporting web and mobile apps, and eliminating third-party data exposure.

    121 Nextcloud Talk alternatives

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    • Nextcloud
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • Chocolatey
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Homebrew
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    Nextcloud Talk vs Jitsi Meet Comments
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    Nextcloud talk requires setting up a server. It cannot be simply joined in browser like Jitsi.

    • Nextcloud Talk is Free Personal and Open SourceJitsi Meet is Free and Open Source
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