Jitsi Videobridge vs OpenVidu
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted video conferencing options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Jitsi Videobridge
Scalable WebRTC-compatible video routing engine
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OpenVidu
Self-hosted platform for real-time video applications
| Feature | Jitsi Videobridge | OpenVidu |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Video Conferencing | Video Conferencing |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Kotlin | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, kubernetes, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,093 | ★ 2,123 |
| First released | 2013 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Zoom, Twilio | Twilio Video, Agora |
Why pick each one
Choose Jitsi Videobridge if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.1k GitHub stars)
- Written in Kotlin
Choose OpenVidu if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Active community (2.1k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is Jitsi Videobridge or OpenVidu better?
Neither is universally better. Jitsi Videobridge has the larger community; both share a hard setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Jitsi Videobridge and OpenVidu free and open-source?
Yes. Jitsi Videobridge is licensed under Apache-2.0 and OpenVidu under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Jitsi Videobridge and OpenVidu with Docker?
Jitsi Videobridge: yes. OpenVidu: yes.