Jitsi: video calls, zero limits
Your own video conferencing server with no user limits.
Replace Zoom and Google Meet without per-host fees.
Jitsi Meet features
Video calls that work in the browser. No sign-up needed for participants.
No account required
Participants join by clicking a link. No downloads, no sign-ups, no app installs. Works directly in the browser.
Screen sharing
Share your entire screen, a specific window, or a browser tab. Multiple participants can share at the same time.
End-to-end encryption
Optional E2EE ensures the server relays video without decrypting it. Your conversations stay private, even from the server.
Recording
Record meetings locally in the browser or server-side with Jibri. Save recordings to your server or stream live to YouTube.
Breakout rooms
Split participants into smaller groups for focused discussions. Hosts can move between rooms and bring everyone back.
Lobby and password protection
Enable a waiting room so hosts approve each participant. Add a meeting password for an extra layer of access control.
Jitsi Meet vs Zoom
Click a link. You are in. No app, no account.
| Feature | Jitsi Meet + VPS | Zoom |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy | Your server, your data | Zoom's servers, US jurisdiction |
| Meeting duration | Unlimited, no time cap | 40-minute limit on free plan |
| Per-host pricing | Flat VPS price, unlimited hosts | $13.33/host/mo |
| Source code | Open source (Apache 2.0) | Closed source, proprietary |
| Participant sign-up | No account needed to join | App download required |
Install Jitsi Meet in 10 minutes
Docker Compose with the official Jitsi setup. Requires UDP port 10000 for video traffic.
Connect and install Docker
ssh root@your-server-ip apt update && apt install -y docker.io docker-compose-v2 Clone and configure
git clone https://github.com/jitsi/docker-jitsi-meet && cd docker-jitsi-meet cp env.example .env ./gen-passwords.sh # Edit .env: set PUBLIC_URL and LETSENCRYPT_DOMAIN docker compose up -d Start your first meeting
Open your domain in a browser and create a meeting room. Share the link with participants. Make sure UDP port 10000 is open in your firewall for video traffic.
Recommended VPS specs
Small calls
1-on-1 or small groups
- 2 GB RAM
- Up to 5 participants
Team meetings
10-20 participants
- 4 GB RAM
- 10-20 participants
Large conferences
50+ participants
- 8 GB+ RAM
- 50+ participants
Jitsi Meet FAQ
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Drop Zoom. Host your own calls.
Video calls without the Zoom tax. No user limits.