Element vs Jitsi Meet
A side-by-side comparison of two open-source tools to help you choose the right one.
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary | Secure, decentralized chat on Matrix. | Free, encrypted video meetings with no account. |
| GitHub stars | 12K | 24K |
| License | AGPL 3.0 | Apache 2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Pricing | Free & Open Source | Free & Open Source |
| Self-hostable | ||
| Replaces | Slack, Discord, Microsoft Teams | Zoom, Microsoft Teams |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
Element features
- End-to-end encrypted messaging
- Decentralized, federated rooms
- Voice and video calls
- Bridges to Slack, Discord, IRC
- Self-host your own homeserver
Jitsi Meet features
- Browser-based meetings, no install for guests
- End-to-end encryption
- Screen sharing and recording
- Live streaming to YouTube
- Embeddable via SDK