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Google Meet alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Google Meet: free group calls end at 60 minutes, and fewer webinar and large-event tools than Zoom or Webex. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Google Meet, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Zoom Workplace currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Jitsi Meet logoJitsi MeetOpen sourceYesWeb, iOS, Android +14 of 459.6
  1. Jitsi Meet logo

    1. Jitsi MeetTop pick

    Best for: People who want free calls without accounts, or organisations that want to self-host

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Google Meet

    Also browser-based, but open source and free with no account needed.

    Pros

    • Free and open source
    • Guests join from a browser with no account
    • Can be self-hosted for full control

    Cons

    • Large meetings need well-provisioned servers
    • Less polished than commercial tools
    • Fewer admin and webinar features
    Visit Jitsi Meet Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Jitsi Meet a good Google Meet alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Open source
    Yes, 100%
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jitsi.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Account needed to join
    No
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jitsi.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jitsi.github.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Trademark owner
    8x8
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jitsi.org(opens source in a new tab)

The best Google Meet alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Zoom Workplace logo

Best Google Meet alternative for most people

Zoom Workplace

More controls for large meetings and webinars, with apps on every platform.

Jitsi Meet logo

Best Google Meet alternative for a free option

Jitsi Meet

Also browser-based, but open source and free with no account needed.

Proton Meet logo

Best Google Meet alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Proton Meet

End-to-end encrypted meetings for people who don't want Google handling calls.

Jitsi Meet logo

Best Google Meet alternative for open source

Jitsi Meet

Also browser-based, but open source and free with no account needed.

Jitsi Meet logo

Best Google Meet alternative for self-hosting

Jitsi Meet

Also browser-based, but open source and free with no account needed.

Zoho Meeting logo

Best Google Meet alternative for Mac

Zoho Meeting

Cheaper paid plans with a free tier, part of the Zoho suite.

Microsoft Teams logo

Best Google Meet alternative for Windows

Microsoft Teams

The equivalent choice if your company runs on Microsoft 365.

Zoom Workplace logo

Best Google Meet alternative for Linux

Zoom Workplace

More controls for large meetings and webinars, with apps on every platform.

Whereby logo

Best Google Meet alternative for iPhone and Android

Whereby

Browser-based rooms with permanent links, designed for small teams and client calls.

Zoom Workplace logo

Best Google Meet alternative for working in the browser

Zoom Workplace

More controls for large meetings and webinars, with apps on every platform.

Google Meet alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Google Meet?

Zoom Workplace ranks first right now. More controls for large meetings and webinars, with apps on every platform. Jitsi Meet and Whereby follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Google Meet?

Yes. Zoom Workplace (free plan + paid), Jitsi Meet (open source), Proton Meet (free plan + paid) and Zoho Meeting (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Google Meet?

Yes: Jitsi Meet. Jitsi Meet can also be self-hosted.

Which Google Meet alternatives work on Linux?

Zoom Workplace, Proton Meet and Zoho Meeting run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Google Meet?

The complaints we hear most: free group calls end at 60 minutes; fewer webinar and large-event tools than Zoom or Webex; recording and larger meetings need paid plans.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Google Meet, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.