BigBlueButton vs Element Call

Comparing two open source alternatives to Google Meet . Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.

BigBlueButton

BigBlueButton is an open-source web conferencing platform built for online learning. Whiteboard, breakout rooms, and live polls make classes feel real.

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Element Call

AGPL-3.0

Element Call delivers end-to-end encrypted group video and voice calls built on the open Matrix protocol. No accounts, no tracking, fully self-hostable.

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Side-by-side comparison

	BigBlueButton	Element Call
License	—	AGPL-3.0
Self-hostable	Yes	Yes
GitHub Stars	9,183	985
Forks	5,980	213
Open Issues	717	425
Last Commit	Aug 10, 2026	Aug 10, 2026
First Released	May 25, 2010	Jul 16, 2021
Categories	Collaboration & Communication Tools	Collaboration & Communication Tools
Tags	#collaboration #self hosted #privacy	#collaboration #self hosted #privacy

Similar open source alternatives

Jitsi Meet

Jitsi Meet is a free, secure, open-source video conferencing platform you can use in the browser or self-host. No account required to join any meeting.

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Google Meet