Jitsi Meet

Video calls with no account, no install, no time limit. Open a link, you're in.

Description

Jitsi Meet is an open source video call that asks for nothing: no account, no installation, no time limit. You open a link in the browser, and the meeting starts. Encryption is enabled by default. You can use public servers (meet.jit.si) or host your own. The interface is simple, features cover the essentials: screen sharing, chat, raised hand.

Strengths

  • No account needed
  • Works in browser
  • Self-hostable
  • Encryption available

Limitations

  • Variable quality with many participants
  • E2E only in recent mode (Oce)
  • Fewer features than Zoom

Recommended for

  • Quick frictionless meetings
  • Organizations wanting to self-host

Compared to alternatives

Jitsi Meet is the simplest: no account, no installation. BigBlueButton is designed for education with more collaborative features.

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