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OpenViduBigBlueButton
Free

Described by the project as free and open source.

 Free

Free and open source to self-host.

Web, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • Ready-to-use meeting app plus SDKs for custom apps
  • Screen sharing, chat, recording and branding
  • Designed specifically for teaching and classrooms
  • Participants join from a web browser
  • Needs your own server and WebRTC know-how to run
  • Aimed more at organisations than individual users
  • Needs a dedicated server to self-host
  • Less suited to general business meetings
Self-hosted Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Needs internet

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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