Element vs Jitsi Meet
Element is listed under Communication, Jitsi Meet under Communication. Each name links to the product's own site.
| Category | Communication | Communication |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Open source | Open source |
| Public code | Yes | Yes |
| Tags | matrix, encryption, federation, chat | video-conferencing, webrtc, self-hosted, meetings |
| Website | element.io | jitsi.org |
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.
What Jitsi Meet does
Jitsi Meet runs video conferences in the browser with screen sharing, chat and recording. Anyone can start a room without an account, and you can deploy your own server to keep traffic private.
Other options
See all Communication.