Jitsi Meet
Features Covered
Video Conferencing Screen Sharing Breakout Rooms Recording and Transcription Chat and Messaging Polling and Q&A Whiteboard Virtual Backgrounds
Timeline
| Milestone | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Jitsi SIP Communicator | Jan 1, 2003 | Original open-source VoIP and IM client |
| Jitsi Meet launch | Jan 1, 2016 | WebRTC-based video conferencing application |
| 8x8 acquisition | Oct 1, 2018 | 8x8 acquires the Jitsi team and IP |
| Excalidraw whiteboard | Jun 1, 2022 | Integrated collaborative whiteboard via Excalidraw |
Provisions (8)
Video Conferencing
"Jitsi Meet removes all sign-up barriers, letting anyone join a meeting instantly with just a browser link."
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Participant limit | No hard limit; performance depends on server capacity |
| Video quality | WebRTC with adaptive simulcast |
| No account required | Anyone can join a meeting without creating an account |
Sources: Jitsi Meet
Screen Sharing
"Jitsi Meet supports multiple simultaneous screen shares, useful for pair programming and collaborative reviews."
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Sharing options | Full screen, application window, or browser tab |
| Audio sharing | System audio can be shared with screen |
| Multiple sharers | Multiple participants can share simultaneously |
Sources: Jitsi Meet
Breakout Rooms
"Jitsi Meet added breakout rooms to support educational and workshop scenarios alongside its open-source flexibility."
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Room creation | Moderator creates breakout rooms from the main meeting |
| Assignment | Participants can be assigned or can self-select rooms |
| Auto-close | Rooms can be configured to close after a set duration |
Sources: Jitsi Meet
Recording and Transcription
"Jitsi uses the Jibri component for server-side recording and live streaming to YouTube and RTMP endpoints."
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Jibri recording | Server-side recording via the Jibri component |
| Dropbox integration | Recordings can be saved directly to Dropbox |
| Live streaming | Stream meetings to YouTube or other RTMP destinations |
Sources: Jitsi Meet
Chat and Messaging
"Jitsi's XMPP foundation enables extensible chat that can integrate with external messaging systems."
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| In-meeting chat | Text chat during live meetings |
| Private messages | Direct messages to individual participants |
| Chat integration | XMPP-based messaging for extensibility |
Sources: Jitsi Meet
Polling and Q&A
"Jitsi Meet's polling and reaction features provide lightweight audience engagement without third-party plugins."
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Polls | In-meeting polls for quick audience feedback |
| Reactions | Emoji reactions and raise hand functionality |
| Results | Poll results shared with all participants |
Sources: Jitsi Meet
Whiteboard
"Jitsi Meet integrates the open-source Excalidraw whiteboard, aligning with its fully open-source philosophy."
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Excalidraw integration | Collaborative whiteboard powered by Excalidraw |
| Drawing tools | Freehand, shapes, text, and arrows |
| Real-time collaboration | All participants can draw simultaneously |
Sources: Jitsi Meet
Virtual Backgrounds
"Jitsi Meet processes virtual backgrounds locally via WebAssembly, keeping video data private on the client side."
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Background images | Select from built-in options or upload custom images |
| Background blur | Blur background with adjustable intensity |
| Client-side processing | Virtual backgrounds processed locally via WebAssembly |
Sources: Jitsi Meet