# Open Source Alternative to Zoom

Open source alternatives · System

Zoom's free plan cuts meetings at 40 minutes; paid is US$15.99 monthly. Jitsi Meet has no time limits, free.

**What the paid app costs:** US$15.99/user/mo

## Why switch?

Video calls are a solved, standard technology. Jitsi Meet runs in the browser with no account and no 40-minute guillotine, and self-hosting gives your organization unlimited private meetings.

## Compare the alternatives

AlternativeLicensePlatformsBest for[Jitsi Meet](https://jitsi.org/)Apache-2.0Web, iOS, AndroidThe open-source video meeting

### [Jitsi Meet](https://jitsi.org/)

Free forever Apache-2.0 · Web, iOS, Android

- Video meetings, no account needed
- End-to-end encryption option
- Self-host unlimited meetings

**The open-source video meeting**

[Official site →](https://jitsi.org/)

## Which one should you pick?

- **Jitsi Meet:** The open-source video meeting

## Frequently asked questions

### Do participants need an account?

No. Share the link and anyone joins from a browser.

### Is there really no time limit?

Correct, including on the free public instance at meet.jit.si.

### Can I record meetings?

Yes, with recording enabled on self-hosted setups or via supported integrations.

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