4 Best Free Alternatives to Zoom (2026)

Last checked October 2026 · 5 alternatives to Zoom in our catalog

Zoom paid plans start at $13.33/user/mo, which is why people look for a free alternative. Below are 4 options with a free plan or no price at all - 1 is completely free, 1 is open source, 1 runs on Linux and 4 work in the browser.

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Zoom alternatives compared

Alternative	Price	Open source	Platforms	What it is
Microsoft Teams	Freemium	No	Web, Mac, Windows, iOS	Chat, meetings, and file collaboration built into Microsoft 365.
Google Meet	Freemium	No	Web, iOS, Android	Video meetings built into Google Workspace.
Jitsi Meet	Free	Yes (Apache-2.0)	Web, iOS, Android	Secure, Simple and Scalable Video Conferences
Skype	Freemium	No	Web, Windows, Mac, Linux	Retired by Microsoft in May 2025; users are directed to Microsoft Teams.

Microsoft Teams

FreemiumWebMacWindowsiOS

Chat, meetings, and file collaboration built into Microsoft 365.

Free plan includes: 60-minute group meetings · 5GB cloud storage · Chat with anyone

Deep Office 365 integration
Scales to very large meetings
Strong enterprise admin controls

Interface can feel cluttered
Can be resource-heavy on older machines

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Google Meet

FreemiumWebiOSAndroid

Video meetings built into Google Workspace.

Free plan includes: 60-minute group meetings · Up to 100 participants · Screen sharing

No software installation required
Tight Gmail/Calendar integration
Good live caption accuracy

Fewer advanced features than Zoom
Free tier limited to 60-minute group calls

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Jitsi Meet

FreeOpen source · Apache-2.0WebiOSAndroid

Secure, Simple and Scalable Video Conferences

Free and open-source
Highly customizable and scalable
End-to-end encryption for secure communication

Limited support for older browsers and devices
May require technical expertise for customization and integration

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Skype

FreemiumWebWindowsMacLinux

Retired by Microsoft in May 2025; users are directed to Microsoft Teams.

Free peer-to-peer audio and video calls
Cross-platform availability on major devices
Built-in live translation and subtitles

Can be resource-heavy on older hardware
Declining user base compared to newer competitors

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best free alternative to Zoom?

Microsoft Teams is the first free alternative we list for Zoom. Others worth a look: Google Meet, Jitsi Meet and Skype. Which one fits depends on what you use Zoom for, so check the platform and free-plan details for each.

Is there a completely free alternative to Zoom?

Yes. Jitsi Meet has no paid tier. The rest of the list are freemium: a free plan with paid upgrades.

Is there an open-source alternative to Zoom?

Yes: Jitsi Meet. Open-source options can usually be inspected, modified and self-hosted.

Does Zoom have a free plan?

Yes. The free plan includes Up to 100 participants, 1:1 unlimited time and Whiteboard. Paid plans start at $13.33/user/mo.

How this list is built: alternatives come from our catalog's curated alternative relationships; price model, license and platforms come from each product's listing; order is fully-free first, then community votes.