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Freemium

Client apps and a small-team server edition are free; larger server editions are paid.

 Free

Free and open source to self-host.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • Runs on-premises inside a LAN or VPN
  • SIP and H.323 interoperability with room systems
  • Designed specifically for teaching and classrooms
  • Participants join from a web browser
  • Proprietary software
  • Larger deployments require paid server editions
  • Needs a dedicated server to self-host
  • Less suited to general business meetings
Downloadable app, Web application, Self-hosted Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
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 September 23, 2026

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