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Jitsi Meet vs Webex App

Both stand on video conferencing apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Jitsi Meet

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

Jitsi Meet offers a broad set of meeting tools and deployment options, including self-hosting and API embedding. The meet.jit.si service has a monthly endpoint limit and is not intended for production API integrations.

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Webex App

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

Webex App brings meetings and team messaging together, with a free plan that includes local recording. Consider the 40-minute free meeting limit and the need for the app to access all features.

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The facts

	Jitsi Meet	Webex App
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows	Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	7
Maker	Not published	Webex App
Website	jitsi.org	webex.com
On video conferencing apps	#8 of 46	#4 of 46

Jitsi Meet: what it does well

Supports recording, breakout rooms and screen sharing.
Available across web, desktop and mobile platforms.
Self-hosting is available.
Optional end-to-end encryption includes screen sharing.
Integrates with Etherpad and SIP telephony.

What to know first

meet.jit.si is limited to 25 monthly active endpoints across accounts.
All meet.jit.si room users are moderators.
End-to-end encryption does not cover chat or polls.
Commercial support is not provided by Jitsi or 8x8.

Webex App: what it does well

Free meetings support up to 100 attendees.
Free plan includes local recording and basic support.
Messaging supports threads, pins, and file sharing.
External people can be added to a space.

What to know first

Free meetings are limited to 40 minutes.
The app is required for all features such as PSTN calling.
Paid plan prices are not listed.

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