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BigBlueButtonOpenTalk
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Free and open source to self-host.

 Freemium

Hosted service can be tried for free; paid plans and on-premises options are listed on the…

Web, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • Designed specifically for teaching and classrooms
  • Participants join from a web browser
  • Hosted in German data centers with a GDPR focus
  • Breakout rooms, whiteboards, polls and formal voting
  • Needs a dedicated server to self-host
  • Less suited to general business meetings
  • Aimed mainly at organisations rather than individuals
  • Pricing details not shown on the homepage
Self-hosted Web application, Self-hosted, Hosted service
Open source Open source
License not stated License not stated
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Needs internet Needs internet

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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