BigBlueButton vs Jitsi Meet

Comparing two open source alternatives to Google Meet. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.

BigBlueButton

BigBlueButton is an open-source web conferencing platform built for online learning. Whiteboard, breakout rooms, and live polls make classes feel real for remote and hybrid teams.

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Jitsi Meet

Apache-2.0

Jitsi Meet is a free, secure, open-source video conferencing platform you can use in the browser or self-host. No account is required to join, share, or record any meeting at all.

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Side-by-side comparison

	BigBlueButton	Jitsi Meet
License	—	Apache-2.0
Self-hostable	Yes	Yes
GitHub Stars	9,242	30,068
Forks	5,975	8,074
Open Issues	755	141
Last Commit	Oct 10, 2026	Oct 9, 2026
First Released	May 25, 2010	Dec 16, 2013
Categories	Collaboration & Communication Tools	Collaboration & Communication Tools
Tags	#collaboration #self hosted #privacy	#collaboration #self hosted #privacy

GitHub stars over time

BigBlueButton9,242

Jitsi Meet

Similar open source alternatives

Element Call

Element Call delivers end-to-end encrypted group video and voice calls built on the open Matrix protocol. No accounts, no tracking, fully self-hostable, and ready for serious team use.

Alternative to:

Google Meet