BigBlueButton
Open source video conferencing designed for education. Whiteboard, polls, breakout rooms.
Description
BigBlueButton is an open source video conferencing platform designed for education. Shared whiteboard, live polls, breakout rooms, session recording. The tool is used by universities and schools worldwide. Installation is heavier than Jitsi, but the educational features are unmatched.
Strengths
- Designed for education
- Integrated whiteboard and polls
- Session recording
Limitations
- Server hosting required (resource-intensive)
- Less modern interface than Zoom
Recommended for
- Schools and universities
- Online training
Compared to alternatives
BigBlueButton is designed for education (whiteboard, breakout rooms, polls). Jitsi Meet is simpler for quick meetings. Both are open source and self-hostable.