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3 Best Zoom Alternatives for Small Teams (2026)

Zoom averages $14/user/month. Below are 3 hand-picked alternatives (3 of them free or open-source) with verified pricing and honest pros and cons. Ranked by potential savings.

Quick pick

If you’re short on time, the best free pick is Google Meet (Free) — Free video meetings up to 60 minutes. No install required, works in any browser.

For a deeper read, scroll the full list below. Each entry covers price, what type of alternative it is, and the official website.

All 3 alternatives, ranked by savings

  1. #1

    Google Meet

    FreeFree · saves 100% vs Zoom

    Free video meetings up to 60 minutes. No install required, works in any browser.

    meet.google.com ↗
  2. #2

    Jitsi Meet

    Open sourceFree · saves 100% vs Zoom

    Fully open-source video conferencing. No account needed, self-hostable, no time limits.

    meet.jit.si ↗
  3. #3

    Around

    FreeFree · saves 100% vs Zoom

    Lightweight video calls designed for remote work. Low bandwidth, auto noise cancellation, free tier.

    around.co ↗

How to actually pick one

Three-question filter:

  1. Can you self-host? If yes, the open-source picks usually win on cost and data ownership.
  2. Will the alternative cover ≥80% of your current use case? Don’t switch for a 50% feature match — the hidden cost of workflow re-learning outweighs the savings.
  3. What does the renewal math say? Calculate 12 months of cost on the alternative vs. Zoom, then subtract switching cost (estimated at ~1 work week).

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