BigBlueButton vs Element
BigBlueButton is listed under Communication, Element under Communication. Each name links to the product's own site.
| Category | Communication | Communication |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Open source | Open source |
| Public code | Yes | Yes |
| Tags | video-conferencing, education, whiteboard, self-hosted | matrix, encryption, federation, chat |
| Website | bigbluebutton.org | element.io |
What BigBlueButton does
BigBlueButton is a conferencing system with a shared whiteboard, breakout rooms, polling and recording. It integrates with Moodle and other learning systems and is built mainly for schools and universities.
What Element does
Element is the main client for the Matrix network. It offers encrypted chat, spaces and video calls, and works with any Matrix server, including one you host yourself.
Other options
See all Communication.