Free, open-source alternatives to Webex
Cisco's video meeting service. 4 apps you can run yourself instead of Webex, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.
Jitsi MeetBest match
WebRTC application that uses Jitsi Videobridge to provide high quality, scalable video conferences.
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.
Openmeetings
Video conferencing, instant messaging, whiteboard, collaborative document editing and other groupware tools using API functions of the Red5 Streaming Server for Remoting and Streaming.
MiroTalk SFU
Simple, secure, scalable real-time video conferences up to 4k, compatible with all browsers and platforms.
Side by side
| App | Stars | License | Activity | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jitsi Meet | 30,074 | Apache-2.0 | Node.js, Docker, Debian packages | |
| BigBlueButton | 9,241 | LGPL-3.0 | Java | |
| Openmeetings | 688 | Apache-2.0 | Java | |
| MiroTalk SFU | 3,126 | AGPL-3.0 | Node.js, Docker |
Why replace Webex?
Webex works, but your data lives in someone else's account, the price can change at any time, and features can disappear. An open-source app you run yourself is yours: you choose where it runs, who can see the data, and when to update.
Questions
What is the best free alternative to Webex?
Jitsi Meet is the closest open-source replacement for Webex in our list. BigBlueButton and Openmeetings are worth a look too, depending on what you need.
Can I self-host an alternative to Webex?
Yes. All 4 apps on this page are open source and can run on your own server, usually with Docker, or on a managed host that installs them for you.