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Apache OpenMeetings vs Jitsi Meet: catalog facts
Apache OpenMeetingsJitsi Meet
Free

Free and open source from the Apache Software Foundation.

Free

Free to use on meet.jit.si; Jitsi as a Service for embedding is a separate offering.

Web, Self-hosted Android, iOS, Web
  • Whiteboard, file sharing and session recording to MP4 built in
  • Integrated calendar with automatic invitations
  • Guests join from a browser without an account
  • Open source with an F-Droid build
  • Requires a separate media server to be installed and maintained
  • Setup is more involved than a hosted meeting service
  • Hosts must sign in to create rooms on meet.jit.si
  • Recording and transcription belong to the paid service
Self-hosted Downloadable app, Web application
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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