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Head-to-head · Web Conferencing Software

8x8 Meet vs Jitsi Meet

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score 8x8 Meet #4 in Web Conferencing Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit 8x8 Meet
Jitsi Meet #9 in Web Conferencing Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Jitsi Meet

8x8 Meet leads on 0 checks, Jitsi Meet on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest score8x8 Meet · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth

8x8 Meet scores higher on our rubric for web conferencing software: 9.1 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #9.

8x8 Meet is the better fit for teams seeking free meetings and large-event options. Jitsi Meet is the better fit for teams wanting open-source meetings with self-hosting.

  • 8x8 Meet fits best

    Teams seeking free meetings and large-event options

  • Jitsi Meet fits best

    Teams wanting open-source meetings with self-hosting

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Side by side

Feature 8x8 Meet 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Jitsi Meet 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.6
Ranking #4 in Web Conferencing Software #9 in Web Conferencing Software
Best for Teams seeking free meetings and large-event options Teams wanting open-source meetings with self-hosting
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Phone, Docs Community, Docs
Integrations 3 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features 8x8 Meet 1/4 · Jitsi Meet 1/4
Cloud recording Not published Not published
Webinar hosting Not published Not published
Breakout rooms ✓ ✓
Meeting transcription Not published Not published
Specs
Max meeting participants 10000 participants Not published
Meeting duration limit Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Free meetings support up to 500 active participants.
  • Includes cloud recordings, transcripts, summaries, and breakout rooms.
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and a Chrome extension.
  • Self-hosted deployment is available alongside the free hosted service.
  • Includes screen sharing, chat, password-protected rooms and breakout rooms.
  • Recording options include local, file, Dropbox and streaming.
Cons
  • Standard meetings are capped at 500 active participants.
  • YouTube is the listed destination for live streaming.
  • Calendar scheduling integrations are Google Calendar and Microsoft Office 365.
  • Operating a self-hosted instance means managing your own deployment.
  • Custom integrations may require working with the external API or SDK.
  • Support channels are community and documentation.
Our verdict

For businesses and teams that need video meetings without a license cost, 8x8 Meet combines HD audio and video with screen and application sharing, moderation, and participant lobbies. Its free plan allows unlimited meeting access for up…

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Jitsi Meet is an open-source video conferencing product for browser-based meetings, mobile users, developers and organizations that want to self-host. It supports HD audio and video, screen sharing, integrated text chat, password-protected…

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  1. 8x8 MeetWeb Conferencing Software 9.1Free plan
  2. Jitsi MeetWeb Conferencing Software 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 8x8 Meet — where it wins

    • Free meetings support up to 500 active participants.
    • Includes cloud recordings, transcripts, summaries, and breakout rooms.
    • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and a Chrome extension.

    Where it doesn't

    • Standard meetings are capped at 500 active participants.
    • YouTube is the listed destination for live streaming.
    • Calendar scheduling integrations are Google Calendar and Microsoft Office 365.

  • Jitsi Meet — where it wins

    • Self-hosted deployment is available alongside the free hosted service.
    • Includes screen sharing, chat, password-protected rooms and breakout rooms.
    • Recording options include local, file, Dropbox and streaming.

    Where it doesn't

    • Operating a self-hosted instance means managing your own deployment.
    • Custom integrations may require working with the external API or SDK.
    • Support channels are community and documentation.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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