Open Source Alternatives to Zoom

Zoom is a capable video conferencing platform, but its subscription model, data routing through Zoom’s servers, and account requirements are reasons many teams look for alternatives. Open source video conferencing tools address these concerns directly — they can be self-hosted, require no accounts to join, and give you full control over where your meeting data lives.

The tradeoff is worth understanding: self-hosting requires a Linux server and some technical setup. For teams comfortable with that, the result is a conferencing setup with no per-seat costs, no time limits, and no third-party access to your conversations.