Zoom AlternativesTop Video Calling Apps & Web Conferencing Tools like Zoom

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1. 

   

   Jitsi Meet

    293 likes

   Open-source video conferencing platform with encryption by default, up to 75 participants, live group chat, HD audio, screen and document sharing, Etherpad editing, mobile and browser support, custom deployment options, privacy-first features, and community-driven development.

   179 Jitsi Meet alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (Apache-2.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Video Calling
   • Group Chat

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad
   • Self-Hosted
   • Apple Watch
   • F-Droid

   • United States

   

   

   

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   Jitsi Meet vs Zoom Comments

   Top Positive Comment by dav9597 · Mar 27, 2020

   free and open-source, encrypted, fully-deployable without any registration

   Positive comment by Goldmaster · Dec 12, 2021

   Go with jitsi over zoom, it's more trustworthy and web based. It's also been around longer than zoom.

   Positive comment by Barrett · Oct 23, 2021

   Feels like Zoom but open source, easier to use, and much better UI. I think my grandma could use this just fine if that says anything!

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   • Jitsi Meet is Free and Open SourceZoom is Freemium and Proprietary
   • Jitsi Meet is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightZoom is not according to our users
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   Jami

    248 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.

   184 Jami alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application typeApplication types

   • Instant Messenger
   • Video Calling

   Origin

   • Canada

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad

   • Canada

   

   

   

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   Jami vs Zoom Comments

   Positive comment by riveravaldez · Dec 11, 2021

   Zoom keeps getting worst and can close any day. Jami instead keeps getting better and as a GPLed software anybody can improve it and develop it. There's no central point of failure. You have E2E encryption and full control over video and audio quality (also JACK is implemented).

   Positive comment by Guest · Apr 4, 2020

   Jami does video chat and also text chat

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   • Jami is Free and Open SourceZoom is Freemium and Proprietary
   • Jami is an Instant Messenger Zoom is a Video Calling App
   • Jami is Decentralized and Privacy focusedZoom is not according to our users
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   Jitsi Desktop

    490 likes

   Jitsi Desktop (previously SIP Communicator) is a legacy audio/video and chat communicator with full encryption, precedessor of Jitsi Meet .

   79 Jitsi Desktop alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (Apache-2.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Video Calling
   • Web Conferencing

   Origin

   • United States

   Alerts

   • Discontinued

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • BSD
   • Self-Hosted

   • United States

   

   

   

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   Discontinued

   Jitsi Desktop is not actively developed anymore: last version, released in October 2017, can be still downloaded from GitHub. Its successor is Jitsi Meet

   Jitsi Desktop vs Zoom Comments

   Top Positive Comment by rosano · Dec 17, 2020

   No login or app download necessary, works with any web browser.

   Positive comment by Jhon Jeff · Aug 7, 2022

   Google Hangouts is the best chat, event, conference, Zoom Alternative.

   Negative comment by ei · Jul 24, 2022

   Jitsi Desktop is not an alternative Zoom client. It does not allow the user to join a Zoom meeting with other Zoom users. Listing it as an alternative Zoom client is misleading.

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   • Jitsi Desktop is Free and Open SourceZoom is Freemium and Proprietary
   • Jitsi Desktop is Privacy focusedZoom is not according to our users
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   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.

   26 Proton Meet alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Video Calling
   • Web Conferencing

   Origin

   • Switzerland

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • Android
   • Android Tablet

   • Switzerland

   

   

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   Element X

    51 likes

   It is the brand new, and fastest ever, Matrix client. It is for personal and community use, and will support enterprise functionality later this year.

   140 Element X alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Instant Messenger
   • Video Calling

   Origin

   • United Kingdom

   Platforms

   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad
   • Android Auto
   • OpenAPK

   • United Kingdom

   

   

   

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   Echoed

    24 likes

   Lightweight communication platform with unlimited channels, seamless voice and video, screen sharing, private file sharing, advanced task and calendar tools, robust privacy features, emoji and thread support, and multi-platform efficiency for gaming or team communities.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Instant Messenger
   • Video Calling

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online

   

   

   

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    BigBlueButton

     88 likes

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

    115 BigBlueButton alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (LGPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Web Conferencing
    • Video Calling

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Ubuntu Server

    • United States

    

    

    

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    BigBlueButton vs Zoom Comments

    Top Positive Comment by Tommi · Mar 21, 2020

    It's self hosted and Open Source. In the meanwhile, it has all the capabilities of Zoom

    Negative comment by ei · Jul 24, 2022

    BigBlueButton is not an alternative Zoom client. It does not allow the user to join a Zoom meeting with other Zoom users. Listing it as an alternative Zoom client is misleading.

    Positive comment by LinuxDoge · Jun 10, 2022

    BBB is stable and has a lot of good features.

    Everything you need for chatting works, and you can create Group links, joining code, manage user permissions and more.

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    • BigBlueButton is Free and Open SourceZoom is Freemium and Proprietary
    • BigBlueButton is a Web Conferencing Zoom is a Video Calling App
    • BigBlueButton is Privacy focusedZoom is not according to our users
11. 

    

    Sharry.live

     12 likes

    Browser-based tool enabling instant, end-to-end encrypted screen sharing with a shareable link, requiring no downloads, installs, or accounts. Sessions use peer-to-peer WebRTC connections, store nothing on servers, and support multiple privacy-focused participants.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • Remote Desktop

    Origin

    • Germany
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Online

    • Germany
    • EU

    

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    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

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Video Calling
    • Group Chat

    Origin

    • Germany
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Nextcloud
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • OpenAPK

    • Germany
    • EU

    

    

    

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    Nextcloud Talk vs Zoom Comments

    Positive comment by Goldmaster · May 15, 2023

    Can be self hosted and works in the web browser

    Positive comment by braky · May 4, 2020

    Free, Open Source, Self-Hosted and accessible by almost any browser.

    Positive comment by violoncello · Dec 31, 2020

    way better video and audio quality than Zoom

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    • Nextcloud Talk is Free Personal and Open SourceZoom is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Nextcloud Talk is Privacy focusedZoom is not according to our users
13. 

    

    Infomaniak kMeet

     25 likes

    Encrypted video meetings with unlimited participants, screen sharing, recording with secure storage, no data sale or registration, chat, reactions, calendar and background features, hosted entirely in Switzerland on renewable energy and compliant with strict privacy laws.

    94 Infomaniak kMeet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Video Calling
    • Group Chat

    Origin

    • Switzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid

    • Switzerland

    

    

    

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    Microsoft Teams

     55 likes

    A comprehensive collaboration platform within Office 365, providing centralized chat, file sharing, and HD video meetings. Accessible on multiple platforms, it offers enterprise-grade security and compliance, customizable notifications, and private to group chat sessions.

    274 Microsoft Teams alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Group Chat
    • Video Calling

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • Microsoft 365
    • Apple Car Play

    • United States

    

    

    

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    Microsoft Teams vs Zoom Comments

    Negative comment by what · Jan 21, 2021

    Only use Microsoft Teams if you are doing a business meeting

    Positive comment by Guest · Dec 13, 2020

    it has awesome feature like together mode, ect

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    • Microsoft Teams is Freemium and ProprietaryZoom is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Microsoft Teams is a Group Chat Zoom is a Video Calling App
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    Mirotalk

     18 likes

    Powered by WebRTC, Real-time video call, chat room and screen sharing entirely browser based.

    90 Mirotalk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Video Calling
    • Group Chat

    Origin

    • Italy
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker Hub
    • YunoHost
    • Cloudron

    • Italy
    • EU

    

    

    

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    Mirotalk vs Zoom Comments

    Positive comment by Benjamin Lupton · Sep 2, 2023

    Doesn't support screen sharing

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    • Mirotalk is Free and Open SourceZoom is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Mirotalk is Privacy focusedZoom is not according to our users