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Jami vs Proton Meet
Both stand on secure video conferencing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source AndroidAPIExtension+6
Jami brings messaging, calls, and conferencing together in a peer-to-peer communication app. Check client-specific feature availability, particularly if you rely on extensions or bot and API access.
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Free plan Open source AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
Proton Meet combines encrypted calls with host controls, calendar integration, and guest access. The free plan has limits on meeting length, participants, and daily meeting links.
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| Jami | Proton Meet | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Meet Professional: $7.99 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | jami.net | proton.me |
| On secure video conferencing software | #1 of 28 | #3 of 28 |
Jami: what it does well
- Free/libre software with end-to-end encrypted communications.
- Messaging, calls, group chats, and conferences are included.
- Account creation does not require personal information.
- Supports file sharing, screen sharing, and media streaming.
What to know first
- Extensions are unavailable to iOS users.
- Feature availability varies by client.
- Bot account and API access are limited to desktop Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Proton Meet: what it does well
- End-to-end encryption covers calls, screen shares, and chats.
- Guests can join without Proton accounts.
- Hosts can lock meetings and manage attendees.
- Integrates with Proton Calendar.
- Available on web, desktop, and mobile platforms.
What to know first
- Free meetings are limited to 60 minutes.
- Free plan allows up to 50 participants.
- Free plan allows five meeting links per day.
- Paid pricing starts at $7.99/user/mo (annual).
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