BigBlueButton vs Element Call
Comparing two open source alternatives to Google Meet . Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.
BigBlueButton
Open-source virtual classroom platform built for online education and webinars.
Element Call
AGPL-3.0End-to-end encrypted group video calling built on the Matrix open protocol.
Side-by-side comparison
| BigBlueButton | Element Call | |
|---|---|---|
| License | — | AGPL-3.0 |
| Self-hostable | Yes | Yes |
| GitHub Stars | 9,114 | 950 |
| Forks | 5,986 | 190 |
| Open Issues | 692 | 418 |
| Last Commit | May 16, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| First Released | May 25, 2010 | Jul 16, 2021 |
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