Jitsi originated as an open-source VoIP and video conferencing project. The name “Jitsi” stands for “JItsi Teleconferencing System” and the project began as a desktop video conferencing application built on open standards.
The Jitsi team embraced WebRTC technology, which enabled browser-based video conferencing without requiring plugins or additional software. This transformation led to the creation of Jitsi Meet, a web-based video conferencing platform that could be self-hosted.
Throughout its history, Jitsi has remained open-source. The core components include:
The official Docker deployment (jitsi/docker-jitsi-meet) simplified self-hosting significantly, making Jitsi Meet accessible to organizations without specialized Linux administration expertise.
| Component | Technology |
|---|---|
| Web Interface | JavaScript, React |
| Server Components | Java, Lua |
| Protocol | WebRTC, XMPP |
| License | Apache-2.0 |
Today, Jitsi Meet continues to evolve with features like:
The project remains one of the most popular self-hosted video conferencing solutions, particularly valued for its ease of deployment, lack of participant limits, and strong privacy focus.
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