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 Discord, BigBlueButton, Jami and Zorium.

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  1. Jitsi Desktop icon

    Jitsi Desktop

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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

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

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

    ei
    Negative
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    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

     1107 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

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    • Snapcraft
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    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
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    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
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    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

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

    109 BigBlueButton alternatives

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    Top Positive Comment
    Tommi
    4

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

    ei
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    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
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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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    Adobe Connect

    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...

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    Jami

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

    160 Jami alternatives

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    • Free
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    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
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    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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    Cisco Webex

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    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.

    155 Cisco Webex alternatives

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    Adobe Connect

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    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...

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    • Pay once
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    Lifesize Video Conferencing

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    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.

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    • Freemium (Pay once)
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    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.

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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    BlueJeans

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    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...

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    • Microsoft Office Outlook
    • Microsoft Office 365
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  15. Around icon

    Around

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

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