Google Meet
Free video meetings with a Google account: 60-minute group calls, no limit 1:1.
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Jitsi Meet
Free, open-source video meetings with no account needed.
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What is Jitsi Meet?
Jitsi Meet is a fully open-source video conferencing app under the Apache 2.0 licence. You can start a meeting at meet.jit.si in your browser without creating an account, or download the server and host your own copy. It includes screen sharing, chat and meeting links you can share with anyone.
Pros
- Free and open source (Apache 2.0)
- Start a meeting without an account
- Can be self-hosted on your own server
Cons
- Call quality depends on the server you use
- Fewer admin and webinar features than Zoom
Who should use Jitsi Meet
People who want free meetings without sign-ups, or full control by self-hosting.
Who may not need it
Companies that need webinars, recordings and admin controls out of the box.
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