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Apache OpenMeetings vs OpenVidu: catalog facts
Apache OpenMeetingsOpenVidu
Free

Free and open source from the Apache Software Foundation.

Free

Described by the project as free and open source.

Web, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • Whiteboard, file sharing and session recording to MP4 built in
  • Integrated calendar with automatic invitations
  • Ready-to-use meeting app plus SDKs for custom apps
  • Screen sharing, chat, recording and branding
  • Requires a separate media server to be installed and maintained
  • Setup is more involved than a hosted meeting service
  • Needs your own server and WebRTC know-how to run
  • Aimed more at organisations than individual users
Self-hosted Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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