Jitsi Meet vs Adobe Connect

Jitsi Meet8.3Visit Adobe Connect7.6Visit

Higher score Jitsi Meet #11 in Video Conferencing Software 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Jitsi Meet

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Adobe Connect #18 in Video Conferencing Software 7.6/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Adobe Connect

• Jitsi Meet fits best

  Open-source self-hosted meetings

• Adobe Connect fits best

  Structured webinars and training

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Side by side

Feature	Jitsi Meet 8.3/10 Visit ↗	Adobe Connect 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.3	7.6
Ranking	#11 in Video Conferencing Software	#18 in Video Conferencing Software
Best for	Open-source self-hosted meetings	Structured webinars and training
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Free plan	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Docs	Phone, Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	5 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Jitsi Meet 3/3 · Adobe Connect 3/3
Meeting recording	✓	✓
Breakout rooms	✓	✓
Screen sharing	✓	✓
Specs
Max participants	Not checked yet	1500 participants
Meeting duration limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android, api, self_hosted	web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, self-hosted
Key integrations	Etherpad, YouTube Live, Dropbox, callstats.io, SIP telephony	Canvas, Moodle, Sakai, SAP Enterprise Learning, SumTotal, Eloqua MeetingSync, Microsoft Outlook
Our review
Pros	Free, open-source meetings with web, iOS, and Android access Includes sharing, chat, recordings, livestreaming, and breakout rooms Self-hosting and an External API support custom deployments and embedding	Persistent rooms, reusable templates, and staged breakout content Recording editing, transcription, captions, and engagement analytics Web, desktop, mobile, API, and self-hosted deployment options
Cons	Self-hosting adds deployment and maintenance responsibilities Recording and livestreaming depend on configured services Jitsi as a Service is separate from the free Jitsi Meet software	Starts at $190 per host per year with annual billing Standard capacity is limited to 100 rooms Several advanced capabilities require higher plans or separate packs
Our verdict	Jitsi Meet is an open-source video conferencing solution for individuals, teams, developers, and organizations. It supports video and audio meetings, screen sharing, integrated text chat, password-protected rooms, custom meeting URLs,… Read the review →	Adobe Connect is virtual meeting and webinar software for trainers, marketers, educators, businesses, and government organizations. It combines browser and desktop video and audio meetings with persistent virtual rooms, reusable layouts,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Jitsi Meet — where it wins

  • Free, open-source meetings with web, iOS, and Android access
  • Includes sharing, chat, recordings, livestreaming, and breakout rooms
  • Self-hosting and an External API support custom deployments and embedding

  Where it doesn't

  • Self-hosting adds deployment and maintenance responsibilities
  • Recording and livestreaming depend on configured services
  • Jitsi as a Service is separate from the free Jitsi Meet software

• Adobe Connect — where it wins

  • Persistent rooms, reusable templates, and staged breakout content
  • Recording editing, transcription, captions, and engagement analytics
  • Web, desktop, mobile, API, and self-hosted deployment options

  Where it doesn't

  • Starts at $190 per host per year with annual billing
  • Standard capacity is limited to 100 rooms
  • Several advanced capabilities require higher plans or separate packs

• Jitsi Meet8.3/10 · Free plan

  A strong open-source choice for teams that want meetings they can host, embed, or extend.

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• Adobe Connect7.6/10 · 30-day trial

  A feature-rich choice for structured training and webinars, with a high annual entry price.

  Visit Adobe ConnectFull verdict →