Lib-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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Lib-Jitsi-Meet
JavaScript SDK for building Jitsi video apps
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MiroTalk SFU
Simple, secure, scalable real-time video conferences up to 4k,
| Feature | Lib-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 | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,416 | ★ 3,080 |
| First released | 2015 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Twilio Video | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Lib-Jitsi-Meet if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Active community (1.4k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
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 Lib-Jitsi-Meet or MiroTalk SFU better?
MiroTalk SFU is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Lib-Jitsi-Meet if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Lib-Jitsi-Meet and MiroTalk SFU free and open-source?
Yes. Lib-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 Lib-Jitsi-Meet and MiroTalk SFU with Docker?
Lib-Jitsi-Meet: check the project docs for container support. MiroTalk SFU: yes.