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The best Video Calling alternative to Zoom is Jitsi Meet, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Zoom and loads of them are Video Calling Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Video Calling App alternatives to Zoom are Jitsi Desktop, Discord, BigBlueButton and Jami.

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  1. Jitsi Meet icon

    Jitsi Meet

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    Go ahead, video chat with the whole team. In fact, invite everyone you know. Jitsi Meet is a fully encrypted, 100% open source video conferencing solution that you can use all day, every day, for free.

    148 Jitsi Meet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Apple Watch
    • F-Droid
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    Comments about Jitsi Meet as an Alternative to Zoom
    Comment summary: Jitsi Meet is praised for being open-source, easier to use, and offering better UI compared to Zoom. Users appreciate its privacy features, lack of registration requirement, and cross-platform capabilities. It is considered more trustworthy and secure, with no limitations on number of participants or meeting duration. The ability to use it without downloads and host your server adds to its appeal, though comments emphasize the similarity in functionality to Zoom.
    Top Positive Comment
    dav9597
    7

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

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

    Barrett
    Positive
    2

    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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    • Almost everyone thinks Jitsi Meet is a great Zoom alternative.

    • Jitsi Meet is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Zoom.

    • Jitsi Meet is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Zoom.

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

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

    78 Jitsi Desktop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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    Comments about Jitsi Desktop as an Alternative to Zoom
    Comment summary: Jitsi Desktop offers strong privacy with features like end-to-end encryption, making it appealing as an open-source, free alternative to Zoom. Users find it easy to use and favor its browser-based usability over Zoom's limitations. However, some note that large meetings and mature moderation functions are problematic. Jitsi is often praised for its user-friendliness and reliability, yet it's criticized for not being a true Zoom client, as it doesn't support joining Zoom meetings.
    Top Positive Comment
    rosano
    2

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

    Jhon Jeff
    Positive
    -1

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

    ei
    Negative
    -11

    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Jitsi Desktop is a great Zoom alternative.

    • Jitsi Desktop is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Zoom.

    • 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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    Discord

     1105 likes
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    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.

    191 Discord alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Epic Games Store
    • Flathub
    • Electron
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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    Comments about Discord as an Alternative to Zoom
    Comment summary: Discord is appreciated for its community features and security, with users praising its ease of managing large groups, high-quality video streaming, and versatility beyond gaming. However, it is seen as less suitable for formal video conferencing compared to Zoom due to registration requirements and a focus on chat and voice services. Some comments highlight Discord's strengths for casual or informal communication but question its adequacy for business needs.
    Top Positive Comment
    Ezra Dulaney
    0

    Discord is an easy way to manage and contact large groups of people. It has high quality video streaming, voice chatting, and supports file uploading.

    Top Negative Comment
    Alara Diphne
    10

    Zoom is ad-hoc video conferencing without requiring participants to register. In Discord every participant needs to be registered to the server beforehand which is mostly a chat and voice service for gamers, less a video-conferencing solution.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Its an fun and easy way to chat with freinds or study proactivly with professors

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Discord is a great Zoom alternative.

    • Discord is Freemium and ProprietaryZoom is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    BigBlueButton

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

    108 BigBlueButton alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Ubuntu Server
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    Comments about BigBlueButton as an Alternative to Zoom
    Top Positive Comment
    Tommi
    4

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

    ei
    Negative
    -7

    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    LinuxDoge
    Positive
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    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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    • Almost everyone thinks BigBlueButton is a great Zoom alternative.

    • BigBlueButton is the most popular SaaS alternative to Zoom.

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

     236 likes
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    Jami (formerly GNU Ring, SFLphone) positions itself as a potential free Skype replacement

    160 Jami alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Jami as an Alternative to Zoom
    riveravaldez
    Positive
    0

    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).

    Guest
    Positive
    3

    Jami does video chat and also text chat

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Jami is a great Zoom alternative.

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

     20 likes
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    The next generation communication platform designed for gamers and academics alike. Experience seamless collaboration like never before.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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    Briefing

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    The preservation of privacy is the main driver for this project. Secure technologies, such as WebRTC, are used to establish a direct connection between the participants. The website that provides the web application and mediates the communication stores as little data as...

    162 Briefing alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • npm
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    Comments about Briefing as an Alternative to Zoom
    Benjamin Lupton
    Positive
    1

    Doesn't support screen sharing

    jojobader
    Positive
    1

    So easy to use ... no accounts needed ...

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    • Almost everyone thinks Briefing is a great Zoom alternative.

    • Briefing is Free and Open SourceZoom is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Nextcloud Talk

     33 likes
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    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.

    109 Nextcloud Talk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Nextcloud
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • Chocolatey
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    Comments about Nextcloud Talk as an Alternative to Zoom
    Goldmaster
    Positive
    0

    Can be self hosted and works in the web browser

    braky
    Positive
    1

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

    violoncello
    Positive
    0

    way better video and audio quality than Zoom

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    • Almost everyone thinks Nextcloud Talk is a great Zoom alternative.

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

     55 likes
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    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.

    248 Microsoft Teams alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • Microsoft 365
    • Apple Car Play
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    Comments about Microsoft Teams as an Alternative to Zoom
    Guest
    Positive
    -2

    it has awesome feature like together mode, ect

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Negative
    -1

    Only use Microsoft Teams if you are doing a business meeting

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    • Most users think Microsoft Teams is a great Zoom alternative.

    • Microsoft Teams is Freemium and ProprietaryZoom is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Mirotalk

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

    71 Mirotalk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker Hub
    • YunoHost
    • Cloudron
    Chat window
     
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    Comments about Mirotalk as an Alternative to Zoom
    Benjamin Lupton
    Positive
    0

    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
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