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Jitsi Meet alternatives
Jitsi Meet compared with 5 alternatives: Zoom, Google Meet, Whereby, Webex and Element.
Jitsi Meet is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jitsi MeetThis tool | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Zoom | Free plan · from $14.16/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Google Meet | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Whereby | Free plan · from $10.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS |
| Webex | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Element | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Jitsi Meet
- Free plan · from $14.16/mo
Zoom
Video meetings bundled with team chat, phone and AI notes
- Zoom starts at $14.16 per user / month, billed annually ($169.90 a year). Jitsi Meet is free.
- Only Zoom lists a browser extension.
- Jitsi Meet is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Zoom also covers meeting notes, whiteboard, booking links and team chat.
Suits: Teams whose main need is video meetings with chat alongside
- Free plan · from $7/mo
Google Meet
Browser-based video meetings included with Google Workspace
- Google Meet starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Google Workspace). Jitsi Meet is free.
- Only Jitsi Meet lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Jitsi Meet is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Google Meet also covers meeting notes, transcription and noise cancellation.
Suits: Organizations that already use Google Workspace
- Free plan · from $10.99/mo
Whereby
Browser-based video meetings with permanent room links
- Whereby starts at $10.99 per month for 1 host, billed monthly ($109.90 billed annually). Jitsi Meet is free.
- Only Jitsi Meet lists macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Jitsi Meet is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Whereby also covers noise cancellation, whiteboard and file sharing.
Suits: Consultants, coaches and therapists who meet clients in one fixed room
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Webex
Cisco's app for video meetings, messaging and calling
- Webex starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($144 a year). Jitsi Meet is free.
- Jitsi Meet is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Webex also covers noise cancellation, whiteboard, screen recording, team chat and file sharing.
Suits: Organizations that equip rooms and desks with Cisco devices
- Free plan
Element
End-to-end encrypted chat and calls on the Matrix standard
- Element also covers team chat and file sharing.
Suits: Governments and regulated organizations that self-host encrypted chat
Limits worth knowing in Jitsi Meet
- Since August 24, 2023, the person creating a room on meet.jit.si must sign in with an account.
- End-to-end encryption is opt-in, needs a Chromium-based browser or the desktop client, and covers audio, video and screen sharing but not chat or polls.
- Neither the Jitsi team nor 8x8 sells commercial support; self-hosters rely on the community forum or outside providers.
- Embedding meetings in another app is directed to 8x8's separate Jitsi as a Service, which is free up to 25 endpoints and paid beyond that.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Jitsi Meet?
The alternatives to Jitsi Meet in this directory are Zoom, Google Meet, Whereby, Webex and Element. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Jitsi Meet.
Is there a free alternative to Jitsi Meet?
Yes. Zoom, Google Meet, Whereby, Webex and Element have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.