Jitsi Meet
Open-source · self-hostable · replaces 1 SaaS tool on os-alt
jitsi/jitsi-meet · alive · ★ 29.2k · last commit today · 232 open issues
License: Apache-2.0
Good fit for Teams that want spontaneous + scheduled meetings with no install (browser-based).
Weak at Quality at >25 participants needs careful tuning (jvb scaling).
In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli zoom prints
the Zoom comparison table including Jitsi Meet.
how the CLI works →
Replaces these SaaS
- Zoom · Video conferencing
No data migration — Zoom recordings stay in Zoom (download as MP4 if needed). For new meetings, replace Zoom links in your calendar with Jitsi room URLs. Calendar plugins exist for Google/Outlook.
README badges for the SaaS this replaces
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FAQ
Is Jitsi Meet actively maintained?
Yes — last commit today. The repository is alive (commit activity within the past 90 days).
What does Jitsi Meet cost to self-host?
Jitsi Meet is free and open source under Apache-2.0. Typical self-host VPS cost: $10-20 VPS depending on concurrent meeting size; CPU-bound during calls.
Which SaaS does Jitsi Meet replace?
Jitsi Meet is listed as an open-source self-host alternative to: Zoom.