Jitsi Meet vs Zoom
Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs
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Jitsi Meet
Open-source video conferencing — free, secure, self-hosted Zoom alternative
4.3
Editorial RatingQuick Comparison
Rating
4.3
vs4.5
Starting Price
Free
vsFree
Pricing Model
free
vsfreemium
Feature
Jitsi Meet
Zoom
Video conferencing
Screen sharing
E2E encryption
No account required
Self-hosting
Recording
Video Meetings
Webinars
Phone System
Team Chat
Whiteboard
Recording and Transcription
Jitsi Meet Pros
- Completely free and open-source
- No account or download required
- End-to-end encrypted
- Self-hostable for full control
Jitsi Meet Cons
- Quality degrades with 15+ participants
- Fewer integrations than Zoom
- No built-in calendar scheduling
Zoom Pros
- Industry-leading video and audio quality
- Extremely easy to use even for non-tech users
- Zoom AI Companion for meeting summaries
- Reliable performance at scale
- Strong webinar and events platform
- Wide third-party integration ecosystem
Zoom Cons
- Free plan has 40-minute meeting limit
- Zoom fatigue is a real concern for users
- Privacy and security concerns historically
- Phone system is a paid add-on
- Team chat is less robust than Slack
- Can be resource-heavy on older computers