BigBlueButton
Open-source · self-hostable · replaces 1 SaaS tool on os-alt
bigbluebutton/bigbluebutton · alive · ★ 9.11k · last commit today · 683 open issues
License: LGPL-3.0
Good fit for Education / training use cases (whiteboard, breakout rooms, polls are first-class).
Weak at Resource-hungry; not a casual install.
In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli zoom prints
the Zoom comparison table including BigBlueButton.
how the CLI works →
Replaces these SaaS
- Zoom · Video conferencing
No Zoom importer. Meeting recordings live in BBB's storage; they can be exported as MP4 via the recording playback URL.
README badges for the SaaS this replaces
Maintainers and forks: drop a badge in your README to link readers from the SaaS-comparison page back to your repo.
FAQ
Is BigBlueButton actively maintained?
Yes — last commit today. The repository is alive (commit activity within the past 90 days).
What does BigBlueButton cost to self-host?
BigBlueButton is free and open source under LGPL-3.0. Typical self-host VPS cost: $30+ VPS — needs 8GB RAM + 4 vCPU minimum.
Which SaaS does BigBlueButton replace?
BigBlueButton is listed as an open-source self-host alternative to: Zoom.