Jigasi vs Jitsi Meet
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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Jitsi Meet
Secure, fully featured video conferencing
| Feature | Jigasi | Jitsi Meet |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Video Conferencing | Video Conferencing |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Java | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 609 | ★ 29,702 |
| First released | 2015 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Zoom Phone | Zoom, Google Meet |
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Jigasi or Jitsi Meet better?
Neither is universally better. Jitsi Meet has the larger community; both share a hard setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Jigasi and Jitsi Meet free and open-source?
Yes. Jigasi is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Jitsi Meet under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Jigasi and Jitsi Meet with Docker?
Jigasi: yes. Jitsi Meet: yes.