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Jitsi Meet

Start Video Calls Free — No Account Required

Start group video calls instantly with no account — free browser-based Zoom alternative.

v2.0.10888
Mar 2026
WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSFreeOpen Source

Zoom requires an account just to join a meeting as a participant, limits free group calls to 40 minutes, and collects extensive usage analytics. Google Meet requires a Google account. Microsoft Teams is so deeply integrated into the Office ecosystem that it is impractical for anyone outside that environment. All three are commercial products that monetize usage data.

Jitsi Meet lets anyone start or join a video call instantly from a standard web browser — no account, no app download, no sign-up required. You type any room name into the address bar, share the link with participants, and everyone joins the same way. Nothing to install, nothing to register. The public instance at meet.jit.si is free for anyone with no time limits.

For organizations that need privacy guarantees, Jitsi is fully self-hostable. The entire stack can be deployed on a Linux server, keeping all call metadata and media within company infrastructure, never touching external servers. This makes Jitsi a practical choice for healthcare providers, legal teams, journalists, and organizations in regulated industries where data residency matters.

Call quality is strong — HD audio via the Opus codec, screen sharing with presenter controls, in-call chat with session history, and optional Etherpad integration for collaborative note-taking during a call. Meeting rooms can be password-protected to prevent unauthorized participants. Mobile apps for Android and iOS work without account creation, and an F-Droid version is available for privacy-focused Android users.

Developers can embed Jitsi video into any web application using the official JavaScript SDK, making it a ready-made building block for custom communication tools. Compared to Zoom's 40-minute limit and Google Meet's account requirement, Jitsi removes both barriers entirely.

Related Tools

  • LocalSend — Share files between devices on the same network instantly during or after your Jitsi meeting
  • Joplin — Take encrypted meeting notes in Joplin to accompany the video call

FAQ

Is Jitsi free?+
Yes, Jitsi Meet is completely free and open source under the Apache-2.0 license. The public instance at meet.jit.si is free to use with no time limits, no account required, and no hidden fees. Self-hosting is also free — you only pay for the server you run it on.
How to have video calls for free without an account?+
Open meet.jit.si in any web browser, type a unique room name, and your meeting starts immediately. Share the URL with anyone and they join the same way — no account, no download, no sign-up required. The call works directly in the browser on desktop and mobile.
Best free alternative to Zoom?+
Jitsi Meet is the best free alternative to Zoom for quick, account-free calls. It has no 40-minute limit, no mandatory sign-up, and works in any browser. For organizations that need full privacy control, Jitsi can be self-hosted so all call data stays on company servers.
Jitsi vs Zoom — which is better?+
Zoom offers more polish, a larger user base, and better breakout rooms. Jitsi wins on privacy — no account needed, no usage analytics collected, and you can self-host for complete data sovereignty. For quick calls with external contacts who prefer not to create accounts, Jitsi is the more practical choice.