Open-Source Video Conferencing Software
Video conferencing software enables online meetings with audio and video. Participants can share their screen, communicate through a side chat, and discuss content together.
Typical use cases include team meetings, client calls, training sessions, and workshops. Moderation features help control access to a session and how it runs.
Related Categories
Team chat supports written communication before and after a meeting. Calendar software manages meeting dates, while appointment scheduling software lets people book available time slots. Learning management systems organize courses and learning materials around online training.
Features
Below is an overview of common features of video conferencing software.
Audio and video calls with multiple participants
Joining via web browser
Invitations via meeting links
Share the screen or individual application windows
Side chat and raised hands
Admit participants and mute microphones
Control access with waiting rooms or passwords
Split meetings into breakout rooms
Session recordings
Products
Below is an overview of popular open-source software in the category «Open-Source Video Conferencing Software». The list is sorted alphabetically.
Well-known proprietary examples include Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and Zoom Meetings.
BigBlueButton
BigBlueButton combines video conferencing with presentations, shared whiteboards, polls, and breakout rooms for online teaching and training.
- Video Conferencing
Jitsi Meet
Jitsi Meet enables video conferences in the browser with screen sharing, chat, raised hands, and polls. Mobile apps let people join on the go.
- Video Conferencing