Zoom Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to Zoom for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is Jitsi Desktop, 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 available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Zoom are BigBlueButton, Jami, Echoed and Nextcloud Talk.

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  1. Jitsi Desktop icon

    Jitsi Desktop

     488 likes

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

    78 Jitsi Desktop alternatives

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    Jitsi Desktop vs Zoom Comments
    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
    -12

    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.
    3 of 21 comments
    • Jitsi Desktop is Free and Open SourceZoom is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Jitsi Desktop is Privacy focusedZoom is not according to our users
  2. BigBlueButton icon

    BigBlueButton

     88 likes

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

    109 BigBlueButton alternatives

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

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

    ei
    Negative
    -8

    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
    1

    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.

    3 of 10 comments
    • BigBlueButton is Free and Open SourceZoom is Freemium and Proprietary
    • BigBlueButton is Privacy focusedZoom is not according to our users
  4. Jami icon

    Jami

     239 likes

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

    164 Jami alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Jami vs Zoom Comments
    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.
    • Jami is Free and Open SourceZoom is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Jami is Privacy focusedZoom is not according to our users
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  6. Echoed icon

    Echoed

     23 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.

    60 Echoed alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  7. Nextcloud Talk icon

    Nextcloud Talk

     33 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.

    110 Nextcloud Talk alternatives

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Nextcloud
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • Chocolatey
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Homebrew
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    Nextcloud Talk vs Zoom Comments
    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

    • Nextcloud Talk is Free Personal and Open SourceZoom is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Nextcloud Talk is Privacy focusedZoom is not according to our users
  8. Infomaniak kMeet icon

    Infomaniak kMeet

     23 likes

    kMeet is an unlimited, free, Swiss solution for organising encrypted video-conferences.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Online
    • Android
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    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
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  10. Cisco Webex icon

    Cisco Webex

     22 likes

    Leading solution for video conferencing and webinar hosting, features document sharing, voice conferencing, video recording, screen sharing, and supports up to six webcams, making it ideal for secure and scalable online meetings across platforms.

    153 Cisco Webex alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • Apple Car Play
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Apple Watch
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  11. Adobe Connect icon

    Adobe Connect

     7 likes

    Adobe Connect is a software solution for creating presentations, online training materials, web conferencing, learning modules, webinars, and desktop sharing. Its structure is based on 'pods', organized meeting rooms each with a specific function like chat, whiteboard...

    102 Adobe Connect alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Online
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  12. Lifesize Video Conferencing icon

    Lifesize Video Conferencing

     4 likes

    Lifesize Go gives you instant access to your own high-quality free video meeting space. Host meetings with up to eight participants from your phone or laptop without needing to download an application or install updates.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
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  13. Pexip icon

    Pexip

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    Flexible video technology that powers everything from business communication to ultra-secure government meetings, doctor’s appointments, and court proceedings.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • Android
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  14. BlueJeans icon

    BlueJeans

     5 likes

    BlueJeans makes business-quality video conferencing easy, accessible and affordable. The BlueJeans app works with the BlueJeans service to provide truly universal, multi-party video calls on the go with a variety of video conference systems such as Polycom, Cisco, LifeSize...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
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    • Microsoft Office Outlook
    • Microsoft Office 365
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  15. Around icon

    Around

     6 likes

    Meetings don't have to crush your soul. Discover radically unique video calls designed to help hybrid-remote teams create, collaborate and celebrate together.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Discontinued

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