The best Open Source alternatives to Zoom in 2026
We compare 4 self-hostable tools you can deploy on your own server in minutes, with license, tech stack and a ready-to-copy docker-compose.
Jitsi Meet
Alternative to Zoom, Google Meet
Video calls with no limits or account, a direct alternative to Zoom.
Apache-2.0 24k
Docker Ready
View profile and deployment guideBigBlueButton
Alternative to Zoom
Education-focused video conferencing, an alternative to Zoom.
LGPL-3.0 5k
View profile and deployment guideGalène
Alternative to Zoom
Ultra-lightweight video conferencing server, an alternative to Zoom on modest hardware.
MIT 2k
Docker Ready1-Click DeployPermissive License
View profile and deployment guideNeko
Alternative to Zoom
Shared streaming virtual browser, for watch parties and collaboration.
Apache-2.0 9k
Docker Ready1-Click DeployPermissive License
View profile and deployment guide