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Zoom (paid host) vs. Jitsi Meet
Basic team meetings · pricing checked June 2026
Incumbent
Plan-dependent
Standard paid Zoom host plan
- Best for: Webinar-heavy teams
- Caveat: Paid plans vary by region
Alternativerecommended
Free
Open-source video meetings
- Best for: Basic meetings, privacy-first teams
- Caveat: Fewer admin/webinar features
Estimated savings
Plan-dependent — we won't fabricate a % when plans don't line up.
Formula: monthly = incumbent − alternative · percent = round((monthly / incumbent) × 100) · annual = monthly × 12
Verdict
Good open-source alternative for basic meetings.
Caveats
Zoom may be better for webinars and admin features
low confidenceLast verified: 2026-06-01
Prices change often — verify on the vendor's site before switching.