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Indie alternatives to Zoom
3 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Zoom does, 3 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jitsi Meet | Free | Yes | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Self-hosted |
| Gather | Free plan | – | – | Web, Mac, Windows |
| Whereby | Free plan | – | – | Web, iOS, Android, API |
The alternatives
1. Jitsi Meet
Free, open-source video meetings
A free, open-source video conferencing app that runs in the browser with no account needed; can also be self-hosted.
Free · Web, iOS, Android, Self-hosted · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Zoom?
Yes. 3 of the 3 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: Jitsi Meet, Gather and Whereby.
Is there an open-source alternative to Zoom?
Jitsi Meet is open source.
Can I self-host an alternative to Zoom?
Yes: Jitsi Meet can run on your own server.
Which Zoom alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?
On Mac: Gather. On Windows: Gather. On iPhone and iPad: Jitsi Meet and Whereby. On Android: Jitsi Meet and Whereby.
What makes these alternatives to Zoom “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Zoom.
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