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Should I use Jitsi?

Learn more about Jitsi, a free open-source video conferencing software for web & mobile. Make a call, launch on your own servers, integrate into your app, and more. - jitsi.org

· 1 month ago

Buy it if you want free, private video calls and can self-host or accept a no-frills public service. Skip it if you need vendor support, compliance sign-off, or Zoom-level polish out of the box.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 20+ public sources; review snippets partially truncated.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityNo direct support evidence in sources
  • Security posture

Pricing

$0

Jitsi Meet (hosted or self-hosted)

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes
Self-hosted infrastructure~$40+/mo
JaaS (8x8 managed)Not public in sources

Best for

  • Privacy-focused teams
  • Self-hosters
  • Developers embedding video in apps
  • Zero-budget groups

Not for

  • Enterprises needing vendor SLAs and support
  • Non-technical teams avoiding server admin
  • Anyone wanting Zoom-grade polish by default
  • Compliance-heavy regulated industries

Gotchas - check before you buy

high

Untrusted servers may compromise meetings; enable E2EE deliberately.

medium

.si rooms appear in scam attempts; verify links before joining.

medium

Self-hosting means you own patching, scaling, and uptime exposure.

low

JaaS pricing not public in sources; confirm 8x8 costs before committing.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Completely free and open source
  • Self-host on your own servers for data control
  • End-to-end encryption is supported
  • Broad feature set impressed reviewers
  • Managed JaaS option exists via 8x8

Cons

  • Some long-time users report declining quality
  • Self-hosting takes real admin effort
  • Desktop client is legacy; web and mobile lead

Sources & method

- 15 sources - Actively patched open-source project with E2EE, but multiple CVEs and a stealth-media privacy flaw mean self-hosters must stay current.

official x5review x5security x4news x1
  • Electron client arbitrary RCE (CVE-2020-27162), Fox-IT disclosed arbitrary client remote code execution in the Jitsi Meet Electron app.
  • Meeting password disclosure with lobbies, 2024 flaw exposed passwords of password-protected meetings using lobbies.
  • One-click stealth audio/video privacy flaw, Privacy flaw discussed on Hacker News enabling covert media access.
  • CVE-2025-64754, NVD-listed 2025 vulnerability in Jitsi Meet; see NVD entry for details.

Key stats

  • Value for money: 5/5

    Rating

  • $0

    Starting price

  • 15

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 5/5. Free, open source, no seat fees
  • Ease of use: 4/5. Reviewers praise ease; self-hosting harder
  • Feature depth: 4/5. TechRadar impressed by breadth of features
  • Support quality. No direct support evidence in sources
  • Security posture: 3/5. E2EE exists; multiple CVEs, actively patched
  • $0 Starting price 100% open source
  • Yes Free tier Public hosted service
  • ~$40+/mo Self-hosting cost Typical server estimate
  • JaaS by 8x8 Managed option Fully managed, enterprise-ready

Pricing

Jitsi Meet (hosted or self-hosted)

$0

  • Open source, fully encrypted
  • Hosted instance or your own servers

Self-hosted infrastructure

~$40+/mo

  • Typical VPS/server cost
  • You manage patching and scaling

JaaS (8x8 managed)

Not public in sources

  • Fully managed by Jitsi's team
  • Enterprise-ready

Security

Actively patched open-source project with E2EE, but multiple CVEs and a stealth-media privacy flaw mean self-hosters must stay current.

  • Electron client arbitrary RCE (CVE-2020-27162)Fox-IT disclosed arbitrary client remote code execution in the Jitsi Meet Electron app.10
  • Meeting password disclosure with lobbies2024 flaw exposed passwords of password-protected meetings using lobbies.11
  • One-click stealth audio/video privacy flawPrivacy flaw discussed on Hacker News enabling covert media access.13
  • CVE-2025-64754NVD-listed 2025 vulnerability in Jitsi Meet; see NVD entry for details.12

What users say

Mostly positive on cost, privacy, and ease of use; a vocal minority reports quality decline and self-hosting friction.

“I started using Jitsi Meet and holy shit the call...”
Reddit, r/jitsi
“I remember not long ago Jitsi was a pretty decent,”
Reddit, r/degoogle
“Overall, I find Jitsi to be a great software for vide...”
GetApp review

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Full analysis

Based on 20+ public sources; review snippets partially truncated.

Free open-source Zoom alternative: great for privacy and self-hosters, thin on support and polish for mainstream teams.

Methodology

Based on 20+ public sources; review snippets partially truncated.

Read how a report is made.

Sources

  1. Jitsi official sitejitsi.org
    official
  2. Jitsi security pagejitsi.org
    official
  3. Jitsi E2EE pagejitsi.org
    official
  4. 8x8 JaaS product page8x8.com
    official
  5. TechRadar Jitsi Meet reviewtechradar.com
    review
  6. Reddit r/degoogle — quality complaintsreddit.com
    review
  7. Reddit r/jitsi — two months of usereddit.com
    review
  8. Reddit r/selfhosted — self-hostingreddit.com
    review
  9. GetApp reviewsgetapp.co.uk
    review
  10. Fox-IT Electron RCE advisoryfox-it.com
    security
  11. Insinuator password disclosureinsinuator.net
    security
  12. NVD CVE-2025-64754nvd.nist.gov
    security
  13. HN privacy flaw threadnews.ycombinator.com
    security
  14. Front Line Defenders guidefrontlinedefenders.org
    official
  15. Rock 2026 Jitsi guiderock.so
    news

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