10 top picks · 3 audience rankings
Best open source video conferencing software
The best open source video conferencing software is Jitsi Meet (Apache-2.0, 30,158 GitHub stars, Docker image). BigBlueButton stands out for the most commits in the last 12 months (3,436), and MiroTalk P2P stands out for a published Docker image.
This page also breaks the picks down by team size and use: Jitsi Meet leads for startups, small business and enterprise.
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Top picks
- Rank 1:
Jitsi Meet
jitsi/jitsi-meet
WebRTC application that uses Jitsi Videobridge to provide high quality, scalable video conferences.
Active · last commit Oct 28, 2026
Video Conferencing & VoIPTypeScriptDockerStands out for the most GitHub stars. Jitsi Meet has 30,158 GitHub stars, uses the Apache-2.0 license, ships a Docker image and had 926 commits in the last year; it replaces Zoom and Google Meet.
- Rank 2:
BigBlueButton
bigbluebutton/bigbluebutton
Supports real-time sharing of audio, video, slides (with whiteboard controls), chat, and the screen. Instructors can engage remote students with polling, emojis, and breakout rooms.
Active · last commit Oct 27, 2026
Video Conferencing & VoIPTypeScriptStands out for the most commits in the last 12 months (3,436). BigBlueButton has 9,258 GitHub stars, uses the LGPL-3.0 license and had 3,436 commits in the last year; it replaces Zoom and Google Meet.
- Rank 3:
MiroTalk P2P
miroslavpejic85/mirotalk
Simple, secure, fast real-time video conferences up to 4k and 60fps, compatible with all browsers and platforms.
Active · last commit Oct 27, 2026
Video Conferencing & VoIPJavaScriptDockerStands out for a published Docker image. MiroTalk P2P has 4,810 GitHub stars, uses the AGPL-3.0 license, ships a Docker image and had 727 commits in the last year; it replaces Zoom and Google Meet.
At a glance
Open source video conferencing software compared
Ranked on GitHub stars, commits in the last year, Docker images, open-source licenses and recent commits across the 17 apps in the video conferencing & VoIP category. Projects with fewer than 12 commits in the last 12 months rank below every more active project.
| App | Stands out for | License | GitHub stars | Commits (12 mo) | Last commit | Docker image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jitsi Meet | the most GitHub stars | Apache-2.0 | 30,158 | 926 | Oct 28, 2026 | Yes |
| BigBlueButton | the most commits in the last 12 months (3,436) | LGPL-3.0 | 9,258 | 3,436 | Oct 27, 2026 | No |
| MiroTalk P2P | a published Docker image | AGPL-3.0 | 4,810 | 727 | Oct 27, 2026 | Yes |
| MiroTalk SFU | the newest codebase (created August 2021) | AGPL-3.0 | 3,140 | 980 | Oct 27, 2026 | Yes |
| Janus | its C codebase | GPL-3.0 | 9,197 | 111 | Oct 27, 2026 | No |
| SIPCAPTURE Homer | – | AGPL-3.0 | 2,025 | 809 | Oct 27, 2026 | Yes |
| Kamailio | – | GPL-2.0 | 2,983 | 1,967 | Oct 28, 2026 | No |
| FreeSWITCH | – | MPL-2.0 | 5,257 | 146 | Oct 27, 2026 | No |
| Asterisk | – | GPL-2.0 | 3,647 | 309 | Oct 26, 2026 | No |
| Routr | – | MIT | 1,717 | 429 | Oct 28, 2026 | Yes |
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Top picks
10 of the 17 apps in the video conferencing & VoIP category.
- 1
Jitsi Meet
WebRTC application that uses Jitsi Videobridge to provide high quality, scalable video conferences.
Video Conferencing & VoIPDockerStands out for the most GitHub stars. Jitsi Meet has 30,158 GitHub stars, uses the Apache-2.0 license, ships a Docker image and had 926 commits in the last year; it replaces Zoom and Google Meet.
- 2
BigBlueButton
Supports real-time sharing of audio, video, slides (with whiteboard controls), chat, and the screen. Instructors can engage remote students with polling, emojis, and breakout rooms.
Video Conferencing & VoIPStands out for the most commits in the last 12 months (3,436). BigBlueButton has 9,258 GitHub stars, uses the LGPL-3.0 license and had 3,436 commits in the last year; it replaces Zoom and Google Meet.
- 3
MiroTalk P2P
Simple, secure, fast real-time video conferences up to 4k and 60fps, compatible with all browsers and platforms.
Video Conferencing & VoIPDockerStands out for a published Docker image. MiroTalk P2P has 4,810 GitHub stars, uses the AGPL-3.0 license, ships a Docker image and had 727 commits in the last year; it replaces Zoom and Google Meet.
- 4
MiroTalk SFU
Simple, secure, scalable real-time video conferences up to 4k, compatible with all browsers and platforms.
Video Conferencing & VoIPDockerStands out for the newest codebase (created August 2021). MiroTalk SFU has 3,140 GitHub stars, uses the AGPL-3.0 license, ships a Docker image and had 980 commits in the last year; it replaces Zoom and Google Meet.
- 5
Janus
General-purpose, lightweight, minimalist WebRTC Server.
Video Conferencing & VoIPStands out for its C codebase. Janus has 9,197 GitHub stars, uses the GPL-3.0 license and had 111 commits in the last year.
- 6
SIPCAPTURE Homer
Troubleshooting and monitoring VoIP calls.
Video Conferencing & VoIPDockerSIPCAPTURE Homer has 2,025 GitHub stars, uses the AGPL-3.0 license, ships a Docker image and had 809 commits in the last year.
- 7
Kamailio
Modular SIP server (registrar/proxy/router/etc).
Video Conferencing & VoIPKamailio has 2,983 GitHub stars, uses the GPL-2.0 license and had 1,967 commits in the last year.
- 8
FreeSWITCH
Scalable open source cross-platform telephony platform.
Video Conferencing & VoIPFreeSWITCH has 5,257 GitHub stars, uses the MPL-2.0 license and had 146 commits in the last year.
- 9
Asterisk
Easy to use but advanced IP PBX system, VoIP gateway and conference server.
Video Conferencing & VoIPAsterisk has 3,647 GitHub stars, uses the GPL-2.0 license and had 309 commits in the last year.
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Routr
Lightweight SIP proxy, location server, and registrar for a reliable and scalable SIP infrastructure.
Video Conferencing & VoIPDockerRoutr has 1,717 GitHub stars, uses the MIT license, ships a Docker image and had 429 commits in the last year.
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Which open source video conferencing software is best for startups?
For startups, Jitsi Meet ranks first (Apache-2.0, 30,158 GitHub stars), followed by MiroTalk P2P and MiroTalk SFU. Ranked for startups on GitHub stars, commits in the last year, Docker images, open-source licenses, project websites and recent commits.
- 1
Jitsi Meet
WebRTC application that uses Jitsi Videobridge to provide high quality, scalable video conferences.
Video Conferencing & VoIPDockerJitsi Meet has 30,158 GitHub stars, uses the Apache-2.0 license, ships a Docker image and had 926 commits in the last year; it replaces Zoom and Google Meet. For startups it also scores on a Docker image, a permissive license (Apache-2.0), a project website and a commit in the last 90 days.
- 2
MiroTalk P2P
Simple, secure, fast real-time video conferences up to 4k and 60fps, compatible with all browsers and platforms.
Video Conferencing & VoIPDockerMiroTalk P2P has 4,810 GitHub stars, uses the AGPL-3.0 license, ships a Docker image and had 727 commits in the last year; it replaces Zoom and Google Meet. For startups it also scores on a Docker image, an open-source license, a project website and a commit in the last 90 days.
- 3
MiroTalk SFU
Simple, secure, scalable real-time video conferences up to 4k, compatible with all browsers and platforms.
Video Conferencing & VoIPDockerMiroTalk SFU has 3,140 GitHub stars, uses the AGPL-3.0 license, ships a Docker image and had 980 commits in the last year; it replaces Zoom and Google Meet. For startups it also scores on a Docker image, an open-source license, a project website and a commit in the last 90 days.
- 4
BigBlueButton
Supports real-time sharing of audio, video, slides (with whiteboard controls), chat, and the screen. Instructors can engage remote students with polling, emojis, and breakout rooms.
Video Conferencing & VoIPBigBlueButton has 9,258 GitHub stars, uses the LGPL-3.0 license and had 3,436 commits in the last year; it replaces Zoom and Google Meet. For startups it also scores on an open-source license, a project website and a commit in the last 90 days.
- 5
Routr
Lightweight SIP proxy, location server, and registrar for a reliable and scalable SIP infrastructure.
Video Conferencing & VoIPDockerRoutr has 1,717 GitHub stars, uses the MIT license, ships a Docker image and had 429 commits in the last year. For startups it also scores on a Docker image, a permissive license (MIT), a project website and a commit in the last 90 days.
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Which open source video conferencing software is best for small business?
For small business, Jitsi Meet ranks first (Apache-2.0, 30,158 GitHub stars), followed by MiroTalk P2P and MiroTalk SFU. Ranked for small business on GitHub stars, commits in the last year, Docker images, open-source licenses, project websites, recent commits and deploy guides.
- 1
Jitsi Meet
WebRTC application that uses Jitsi Videobridge to provide high quality, scalable video conferences.
Video Conferencing & VoIPDockerJitsi Meet has 30,158 GitHub stars, uses the Apache-2.0 license, ships a Docker image and had 926 commits in the last year; it replaces Zoom and Google Meet. For small business it also scores on a Docker image, an open-source license, a project website and a commit in the last 90 days.
- 2
MiroTalk P2P
Simple, secure, fast real-time video conferences up to 4k and 60fps, compatible with all browsers and platforms.
Video Conferencing & VoIPDockerMiroTalk P2P has 4,810 GitHub stars, uses the AGPL-3.0 license, ships a Docker image and had 727 commits in the last year; it replaces Zoom and Google Meet. For small business it also scores on a Docker image, an open-source license, a project website and a commit in the last 90 days.
- 3
MiroTalk SFU
Simple, secure, scalable real-time video conferences up to 4k, compatible with all browsers and platforms.
Video Conferencing & VoIPDockerMiroTalk SFU has 3,140 GitHub stars, uses the AGPL-3.0 license, ships a Docker image and had 980 commits in the last year; it replaces Zoom and Google Meet. For small business it also scores on a Docker image, an open-source license, a project website and a commit in the last 90 days.
- 4
BigBlueButton
Supports real-time sharing of audio, video, slides (with whiteboard controls), chat, and the screen. Instructors can engage remote students with polling, emojis, and breakout rooms.
Video Conferencing & VoIPBigBlueButton has 9,258 GitHub stars, uses the LGPL-3.0 license and had 3,436 commits in the last year; it replaces Zoom and Google Meet. For small business it also scores on an open-source license, a project website and a commit in the last 90 days.
- 5
SIPCAPTURE Homer
Troubleshooting and monitoring VoIP calls.
Video Conferencing & VoIPDockerSIPCAPTURE Homer has 2,025 GitHub stars, uses the AGPL-3.0 license, ships a Docker image and had 809 commits in the last year. For small business it also scores on a Docker image, an open-source license, a project website and a commit in the last 90 days.
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Which open source video conferencing software is best for enterprise?
For enterprise, Jitsi Meet ranks first (Apache-2.0, 30,158 GitHub stars), followed by BigBlueButton and Janus. Ranked for enterprise on GitHub stars, commits in the last year, open-source licenses and recent commits.
- 1
Jitsi Meet
WebRTC application that uses Jitsi Videobridge to provide high quality, scalable video conferences.
Video Conferencing & VoIPDockerJitsi Meet has 30,158 GitHub stars, uses the Apache-2.0 license, ships a Docker image and had 926 commits in the last year; it replaces Zoom and Google Meet. For enterprise it also scores on an open-source license and a commit in the last 90 days.
- 2
BigBlueButton
Supports real-time sharing of audio, video, slides (with whiteboard controls), chat, and the screen. Instructors can engage remote students with polling, emojis, and breakout rooms.
Video Conferencing & VoIPBigBlueButton has 9,258 GitHub stars, uses the LGPL-3.0 license and had 3,436 commits in the last year; it replaces Zoom and Google Meet. For enterprise it also scores on an open-source license and a commit in the last 90 days.
- 3
Janus
General-purpose, lightweight, minimalist WebRTC Server.
Video Conferencing & VoIPJanus has 9,197 GitHub stars, uses the GPL-3.0 license and had 111 commits in the last year. For enterprise it also scores on an open-source license and a commit in the last 90 days.
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MiroTalk P2P
Simple, secure, fast real-time video conferences up to 4k and 60fps, compatible with all browsers and platforms.
Video Conferencing & VoIPDockerMiroTalk P2P has 4,810 GitHub stars, uses the AGPL-3.0 license, ships a Docker image and had 727 commits in the last year; it replaces Zoom and Google Meet. For enterprise it also scores on an open-source license and a commit in the last 90 days.
- 5
MiroTalk SFU
Simple, secure, scalable real-time video conferences up to 4k, compatible with all browsers and platforms.
Video Conferencing & VoIPDockerMiroTalk SFU has 3,140 GitHub stars, uses the AGPL-3.0 license, ships a Docker image and had 980 commits in the last year; it replaces Zoom and Google Meet. For enterprise it also scores on an open-source license and a commit in the last 90 days.
Is Jitsi Meet free?
Yes. Jitsi Meet is open-source software released under the Apache-2.0 license, so you can self-host it at no cost. You only pay for the server it runs on, and some projects also offer an optional paid cloud plan.
Can I self-host these video conferencing software options with Docker?
Yes, 5 of the 10 picks. Jitsi Meet, MiroTalk P2P and MiroTalk SFU publish Docker images, so you can run them on a VPS or home server with Docker Compose. The others install from their own packages or source; follow each project's install guide.
Are all of these video conferencing software options open source?
All 10 apps on this list are open source. You can self-host and modify each one under its license.
Which of these video conferencing software options is the most actively developed?
BigBlueButton, with 3,436 commits in the last 12 months and a latest release, v4.0.0, from October 2026. Activity is a good sign that bugs and security issues get fixed.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on GitHub stars, commits in the last year, Docker images, open-source licenses and recent commits across the 17 apps in the video conferencing & VoIP category. Projects with fewer than 12 commits in the last 12 months rank below every more active project.
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