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Self-Hosting Jitsi Meet: Video Conferencing Platform

Jitsi Meet is a self-hosted video conferencing platform. Encrypted group video calls without accounts, downloads, or subscriptions.

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What Is Jitsi Meet?


Jitsi Meet is a fully encrypted video conferencing platform. Start a meeting with a URL — no accounts, no downloads needed.


Features


  • Browser-based (no app required)
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Screen sharing
  • Chat
  • Recording
  • Live streaming (YouTube)
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Breakout rooms
  • Lobby/waiting room
  • Hand raising
  • Polls
  • Mobile apps (iOS/Android)

    • Jitsi vs Zoom vs Google Meet


  • Jitsi: Self-hosted, encrypted, free, no accounts
  • Zoom: Best quality, SaaS, privacy concerns
  • Google Meet: Google-integrated, SaaS

    • Deployment


    Deploy on TinyPod. Resources: 2 CPU, 2 GB RAM (scales with participants).


    Jitsi Meet gives you Zoom-like video conferencing with complete privacy and zero cost.