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Adobe Connect vs Apache OpenMeetings: catalog facts
Adobe ConnectApache OpenMeetings
Paid

Paid service with a free trial.

Free

Free and open source from the Apache Software Foundation.

Windows, Web Web, Self-hosted
  • Customisable virtual rooms built from Pods and Layouts
  • Engagement tools beyond basic video and chat
  • Whiteboard, file sharing and session recording to MP4 built in
  • Integrated calendar with automatic invitations
  • Paid service aimed at organisations
  • More complex than general meeting apps
  • Requires a separate media server to be installed and maintained
  • Setup is more involved than a hosted meeting service
Downloadable app, Hosted service Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License: Proprietary License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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