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Open source vs SaaS — side-by-side comparison

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Jitsi MeetOpen Source

Open source video conferencing solution that is secure and easy to deploy

ZoomSaaS

Video conferencing and online meeting platform

Overview

Jitsi MeetZoom
TypeOpen SourceSaaS
CategoryCommunicationCommunication
PricingFree (self-hosted)$13.33/mo
Self-Hostable
LicenseApache-2.0Proprietary

GitHub Metrics

Jitsi MeetZoom
Stars29k--
Forks7.9k--
Contributors361--
Open Issues243--
Last CommitApr 2026--
Latest Release----

Why Consider the Open Source Alternative?

Data ownership — Self-host your data and maintain full control over your information

No vendor lock-in — Avoid recurring subscription costs and switch freely

Customizable — Modify the source code to fit your exact needs

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