Jitsi

Jitsi Overview

Jitsi is a collection of free and open-source projects that enable secure, scalable, and self-hosted video conferencing. The flagship product, Jitsi Meet, offers encrypted video meetings in the browser or mobile, without the need for an account. Jitsi is ideal for teams, communities, and organizations that value privacy and control over their communication infrastructure.


🧩 Key Features

  • Secure Video Conferencing
    End-to-end encrypted (E2EE) communication with optional password protection.

  • No Account Required
    Start or join meetings instantly from a URL—no sign-up or installation needed.

  • Screen Sharing
    Share your entire screen, app windows, or browser tabs with participants.

  • Recording & Streaming
    Record meetings to the cloud or stream directly to YouTube (with Jibri integration).

  • Chat & Reactions
    In-meeting chat, emoji reactions, raise hand, and participant moderation.

  • Mobile Support
    Native apps available for iOS and Android devices.

  • Integrations
    Integrate with Slack, Mattermost, Rocket.Chat, or embed Jitsi in your own app.

  • Self-Hosted Option
    Fully deployable on your own servers for maximum privacy and control.

  • Customization
    The interface and behavior can be branded and customized via open configuration options.


💡 Use Cases

  • Private team or company meetings
  • Online classrooms and virtual events
  • Open-source alternative to Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet
  • Embedded video chat for platforms and portals

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