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Jitsi vs Zoom
March 19, 2025 | Author: Adam Levine
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Jitsi and Zoom are, at their core, very similar. They both let you see people you’d rather not meet in person, share your screen to prove you were right all along and chat furiously when your microphone refuses to cooperate. They function in your browser, which is wonderful for those who despise downloading yet another app. Both claim to be secure, because nobody wants their embarrassing online meetings leaked. And, of course, they integrate with other things, meaning you can blame external software when everything goes horribly wrong.
Jitsi, however, is the free-spirited, open-source wanderer of the video conferencing world. Born in France in 2003, it was doing video calls before most people realized they needed them. It’s best suited for those who value privacy, tinker with technology or just don’t like signing up for things. It doesn’t record your meetings by default, which is great unless you actually wanted a record of that vital discussion you forgot to take notes on. But it lets you start meetings instantly, as if by magic, without requiring yet another password you’ll inevitably forget.
Zoom, on the other hand, is the slick, corporate-approved juggernaut, launched in 2011 in the U.S. It’s designed for businesses, schools and people who say things like "Let's circle back on that." It offers cloud recording and transcripts, so you can relive your most awkward moments whenever you like. Unlike Jitsi, it demands an account for anything more complicated than just showing up, but in return, it provides a polished experience with all the bells and whistles. Also, people actually know what Zoom is, which saves you the trouble of explaining how to use it every time you suggest a call.
See also: Top 10 Video Calling apps
Jitsi, however, is the free-spirited, open-source wanderer of the video conferencing world. Born in France in 2003, it was doing video calls before most people realized they needed them. It’s best suited for those who value privacy, tinker with technology or just don’t like signing up for things. It doesn’t record your meetings by default, which is great unless you actually wanted a record of that vital discussion you forgot to take notes on. But it lets you start meetings instantly, as if by magic, without requiring yet another password you’ll inevitably forget.
Zoom, on the other hand, is the slick, corporate-approved juggernaut, launched in 2011 in the U.S. It’s designed for businesses, schools and people who say things like "Let's circle back on that." It offers cloud recording and transcripts, so you can relive your most awkward moments whenever you like. Unlike Jitsi, it demands an account for anything more complicated than just showing up, but in return, it provides a polished experience with all the bells and whistles. Also, people actually know what Zoom is, which saves you the trouble of explaining how to use it every time you suggest a call.
See also: Top 10 Video Calling apps
