Jitsi Meet
#10 in Video Conferencing · Rated 4.2
Open-source, free video conferencing with screen sharing
Jitsi Meet is an open-source WebRTC-based video conferencing solution that anyone can try at meet.jit.si or host themselves. Its biggest strengths are openness, flexibility, and zero required cost for basic use. It supports screen sharing, in-call chat, and the ability to stream to YouTube with proper setup (via Jibri). Because it’s open source, organizations can customize, privatize, and deploy on their own infrastructure, which is a compelling option for privacy-minded teams or those with strict data residency requirements. While it lacks some of the polished enterprise-grade features of larger vendors, it remains a viable, cost-efficient option for small teams, education, and developers who want control. Pros include no per-seat costs and total control; cons include potential maintenance burden and fewer out-of-the-box enterprise features. Sources: Jitsi About page; user FAQ; community resources. ([jitsi.org](https://jitsi.org/about/?utm_source=openai))
Features
- Screen sharing (camera + screen simultaneously in latest iterations)
- Text chat and collaboration in meeting
- YouTube live streaming (with Jibri)
- WebRTC-based client in browser
- Self-hosting options for data control
Pros
- Free to use; open-source with self-hosting option
- High customization and privacy controls
- No vendor lock-in
Cons
- Requires technical setup for hosted or advanced features
- Less polished admin controls vs enterprise-grade vendors