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BigBlueButtonApache OpenMeetings
Free

Free and open source to self-host.

 Free

Free and open source from the Apache Software Foundation.

Web, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • Designed specifically for teaching and classrooms
  • Participants join from a web browser
  • Whiteboard, file sharing and session recording to MP4 built in
  • Integrated calendar with automatic invitations
  • Needs a dedicated server to self-host
  • Less suited to general business meetings
  • Requires a separate media server to be installed and maintained
  • Setup is more involved than a hosted meeting service
Self-hosted Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License not stated 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 September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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