Best self-hosted Communication - Video Conferencing software in 2026

Video/Web Conferencing tools and software.

We track 10 open-source, self-hosted Communication - Video Conferencing apps. 9 of them had commits in the last 90 days, 6 can run with Docker, and the most common licenses are AGPL-3.0 (3), Apache-2.0 (2), MIT (2). The most-used languages are Nodejs, Java, Go. Below are the top picks by GitHub stars, followed by every app ranked by stars weighted by maintenance health.

Alternatives to ZoomAlternatives to Microsoft TeamsAlternatives to SkypeAlternatives to Google MeetAlternatives to WebexAlternatives to GoTo MeetingAlternatives to RingCentralAlternatives to Jitsi

Top 5 by GitHub stars

#AppStarsHealthLast activityLicenseLanguageDocker
1Jitsi Meet30.2kActive2026-11-10Apache-2.0Nodejs, Docker✓
2BigBlueButton9.3kActive2026-11-10LGPL-3.0Java–
3Janus9.2kActive2026-11-09GPL-3.0C–
4MiroTalk P2P4.8kActive2026-11-09AGPL-3.0Nodejs, Docker✓
5MiroTalk SFU3.2kActive2026-11-09AGPL-3.0Nodejs, Docker✓
  1. Jitsi Meet — WebRTC application that uses Jitsi Videobridge to provide high quality, scalable video conferences.
  2. BigBlueButton — Supports real-time sharing of audio, video, slides (with whiteboard controls), chat, and the screen. Instructors can engage remote students with polling, emojis, and breakout rooms.
  3. Janus — General-purpose, lightweight, minimalist WebRTC Server.
  4. MiroTalk P2P — Simple, secure, fast real-time video conferences up to 4k and 60fps, compatible with all browsers and platforms.
  5. MiroTalk SFU — Simple, secure, scalable real-time video conferences up to 4k, compatible with all browsers and platforms.

Head-to-head comparisons

BigBlueButton vs Jitsi MeetJanus vs Jitsi MeetJitsi Meet vs MiroTalk P2PBigBlueButton vs JanusBigBlueButton vs MiroTalk P2PJanus vs MiroTalk P2P

All 10 self-hosted Communication - Video Conferencing apps

Ranked by GitHub stars weighted by maintenance health.

Jitsi Meet

WebRTC application that uses Jitsi Videobridge to provide high quality, scalable video conferences.

Active ★ 30.2k Apache-2.0 🐳 Docker~$20/mo

BigBlueButton

Supports real-time sharing of audio, video, slides (with whiteboard controls), chat, and the screen. Instructors can engage remote students with polling, emojis, and breakout rooms.

Active ★ 9.3k LGPL-3.0 ~$20/mo

Janus

General-purpose, lightweight, minimalist WebRTC Server.

Active ★ 9.2k GPL-3.0 ~$20/mo

MiroTalk P2P

Simple, secure, fast real-time video conferences up to 4k and 60fps, compatible with all browsers and platforms.

Active ★ 4.8k AGPL-3.0 🐳 Docker~$20/mo

MiroTalk SFU

Simple, secure, scalable real-time video conferences up to 4k, compatible with all browsers and platforms.

Active ★ 3.2k AGPL-3.0 🐳 Docker~$20/mo

Jitsi Video Bridge

WebRTC compatible Selective Forwarding Unit (SFU) that allows for multiuser video communication.

Active ★ 3.1k Apache-2.0 ~$20/mo

Galene

Video conferencing server that is easy to deploy and that requires moderate server resources.

Active ★ 1.4k MIT ~$20/mo

plugNmeet

Scalable and high performance web conferencing system.

Active ★ 574 MIT 🐳 Docker~$20/mo

MiroTalk C2C

Real-time cam-2-cam video calls & screen sharing, end-to-end encrypted, to embed in any website with a simple iframe.

Active ★ 521 AGPL-3.0 🐳 Docker~$20/mo

TrueConf

Platform for your corporate communications, based on the advanced architecture, with support for UltraHD video conferencing, built-in messenger with personal and group chats, and a free version for up to 1,000 users.

Unknown ⊘ Proprietary 🐳 Docker~$20/mo

Frequently asked questions

What is the best self-hosted Communication - Video Conferencing software in 2026?

By GitHub stars, the most popular self-hosted Communication - Video Conferencing apps are Jitsi Meet (30,238 stars), BigBlueButton (9,272 stars), Janus (9,203 stars). Popularity is only one signal: also check maintenance health, license and whether it fits your setup.

How many self-hosted Communication - Video Conferencing apps are actively maintained?

9 of the 10 apps listed had commits in the last 90 days; for 1 we have no repository activity data.

Which self-hosted Communication - Video Conferencing apps can I run with Docker?

6 of the 10 apps can run with Docker.

Which licenses do self-hosted Communication - Video Conferencing apps use?

The most common licenses in this category are AGPL-3.0 (3 apps), Apache-2.0 (2 apps), MIT (2 apps).

How much does it cost to self-host Communication - Video Conferencing software?

The software itself is free to download. Based on our rough hardware estimates, the cheapest suitable VPS plan starts at about $20/month (median $20/month across apps in this category). Several light apps can share one server.

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Figures from GitHub and Docker Hub as of 2026-11-15; hosting costs are rough estimates.