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 for remote and hybrid teams.

Visit Full details

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, and ready for serious team use.

Visit Full details

Side-by-side comparison

	BigBlueButton	Element Call
License	—	AGPL-3.0
Self-hostable	Yes	Yes
GitHub Stars	9,216	996
Forks	5,977	213
Open Issues	717	437
Last Commit	Sep 11, 2026	Sep 11, 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

GitHub stars over time

BigBlueButton9,216

Element Call

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 is required to join, share, or record any meeting at all.

Alternative to:

Google Meet