Element Call vs Jitsi Meet
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Element Call
Encrypted group video calls on Matrix
VS
Jitsi Meet
Secure, fully featured video conferencing
| Feature | Element Call | Jitsi Meet |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Matrix & XMPP | Video Conferencing |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 984 | ★ 29,702 |
| First released | 2022 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Zoom, Google Meet | Zoom, Google Meet |
Why pick each one
Choose Element Call if…
- Strong encryption
- Federated via Matrix
- No app install needed
Frequently asked questions
Is Element Call 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 Element Call and Jitsi Meet free and open-source?
Yes. Element Call is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Jitsi Meet under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Element Call and Jitsi Meet with Docker?
Element Call: yes. Jitsi Meet: yes.