Jitsi Meet vs MiroTalk SFU
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 Meet
Secure, fully featured video conferencing
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MiroTalk SFU
Simple, secure, scalable real-time video conferences up to 4k,
| Feature | Jitsi Meet | MiroTalk SFU |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Video Conferencing | Video Conferencing |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 29,702 | ★ 3,080 |
| First released | 2013 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Zoom, Google Meet | — |
Why pick each one
Choose MiroTalk SFU if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.1k GitHub stars)
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Jitsi Meet or MiroTalk SFU better?
Neither is universally better. Jitsi Meet has the larger community, while MiroTalk SFU is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Jitsi Meet and MiroTalk SFU free and open-source?
Yes. Jitsi Meet is licensed under Apache-2.0 and MiroTalk SFU under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Jitsi Meet and MiroTalk SFU with Docker?
Jitsi Meet: yes. MiroTalk SFU: yes.