Jigasi vs eturnal
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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Jigasi
SIP gateway and transcription bridge for Jitsi
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eturnal
STUN and TURN server for real-time applications
| Feature | Jigasi | eturnal |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Video Conferencing | Video Conferencing |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Java | Erlang |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 609 | ★ 340 |
| First released | 2015 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Zoom Phone | Twilio STUN/TURN |
Why pick each one
Choose Jigasi if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Java
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose eturnal if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Erlang
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Jigasi or eturnal better?
Neither is universally better. Jigasi has the larger community, while eturnal is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Jigasi and eturnal free and open-source?
Yes. Jigasi is licensed under Apache-2.0 and eturnal under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Jigasi and eturnal with Docker?
Jigasi: yes. eturnal: yes.