Chat & meetings
Alternatives to Microsoft Teams
Compare these candidates if you want self-hosting, data control or less dependence on Microsoft Teams's hosted service. Actual costs depend on deployment and required features.
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| Project | Stars | 7-day gain | Language | License | Maintenance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| jitsi-meet | 30,180 | — | TypeScript | Apache-2.0 | ✅ Recently maintained |
| zulip | 26,154 | — | Python | Apache-2.0 | ✅ Recently maintained |
jitsi-meet
jitsi/jitsi-meet
Jitsi Meet - Secure, Simple and Scalable Video Conferences that you use as a standalone app or embed in your web application.
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Repository verified · Official repository & installation
zulip
zulip/zulip
Zulip server and web application. Open-source team chat that helps teams stay productive and focused.
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Repository verified · Official repository & installation
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