Jitsi Meet is an open-source video conferencing platform that enables secure, high-quality video meetings directly in the browser. It provides Zoom-like functionality with self-hosted deployment options.
2003 – Jitsi Project Begins
The Jitsi project began as an open-source VoIP and instant messaging application. The name “Jitsi” comes from the Bulgarian word for “find” (намери).
2011 – Jitsi Videobridge
Jitsi Videobridge was introduced, enabling multi-party video conferencing using WebRTC technology.
2015 – Jitsi Meet Launch
Jitsi Meet was launched as a web-based video conferencing application built on top of Jitsi Videobridge. It was one of the first browser-based video conferencing solutions.
2018 – 8x8 Acquisition
8x8, Inc., a communications platform provider, acquired the Jitsi team and open-sourced the entire Jitsi stack under the Apache License 2.0.
2020 – Pandemic Surge
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Jitsi Meet saw massive adoption as organizations sought self-hosted video conferencing alternatives. The public instance at meet.jit.si served millions of users.
2021 – Mobile Apps
Jitsi Meet mobile apps for iOS and Android were released, enabling video conferencing on mobile devices.
2022 – Enhanced Security
End-to-end encryption was introduced for additional security in video meetings.
2023-2025 – Continuous Improvements
Regular updates brought improved video quality, better scalability, recording capabilities with Jibri, and SIP integration with Jigasi.
2026 – Current Development
Jitsi Meet continues to be actively developed with regular releases, improved performance, and enhanced features for self-hosted video conferencing.
| Era | Key Technology |
|---|---|
| 2003-2010 | Desktop VoIP application (Java) |
| 2011-2014 | Jitsi Videobridge (WebRTC) |
| 2015-2018 | Jitsi Meet web application |
| 2019-2026 | Mobile apps, E2E encryption, cloud deployment |