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Zoom vs Jitsi Meet
A side-by-side look at Zoom (the paid SaaS) and Jitsi Meet (the open source alternative). Use this page to decide if the switch fits your team and workflow.
| Zoom | Jitsi Meet | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | Video meetings, webinars and events. | Open source video meetings you can self-host or use free. |
| License | Proprietary SaaS | Apache-2.0 |
| Pricing | Free tier with 40-min group call limit; Pro from $14.99/month. | Free to self-host · optional paid hosted plan |
| Self-host option | No | Yes — difficulty 3/5 |
| Hosted cloud available | Yes (only option) | Yes |
| Desktop apps | Varies by product | Web only |
| Mobile apps | Official apps typically available | iOS, Android |
Ad slot — between tables
Best for
Free public meetings or a small self-hosted instance.
Jitsi Meet strengths
- Free public instance (meet.jit.si) with no sign-up.
- Self-hostable for privacy.
- Webhook and SDK integrations available.
Jitsi Meet weaknesses
- Tuning a self-hosted instance for scale takes ops work.
- Advanced features (e2ee, breakouts) evolving.
- No native desktop app.
What's the catch with Zoom?
- Past security incidents and data-handling concerns.
- 40-minute limit on free tier.
- Data travels through Zoom cloud — unacceptable for some regulated use cases.
Still unsure?
Check the full list of alternatives to Zoom: see Zoom alternatives, or learn more about Jitsi Meet on its project page.