Lib-Jitsi-Meet vs plugNmeet
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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plugNmeet
Scalable, open-source web conferencing system
| Feature | Lib-Jitsi-Meet | plugNmeet |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Video Conferencing | Video Conferencing |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,416 | ★ 518 |
| First released | 2015 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Twilio Video | Zoom, BigBlueButton |
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 plugNmeet if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Go
Frequently asked questions
Is Lib-Jitsi-Meet or plugNmeet better?
Neither is universally better. Lib-Jitsi-Meet has the larger community; both share a hard setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Lib-Jitsi-Meet and plugNmeet free and open-source?
Yes. Lib-Jitsi-Meet is licensed under Apache-2.0 and plugNmeet under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Lib-Jitsi-Meet and plugNmeet with Docker?
Lib-Jitsi-Meet: check the project docs for container support. plugNmeet: yes.