What does BigBlueButton replace?

BigBlueButton is a free alternative to Zoom Workplace ($169.92/yr).

Is BigBlueButton open source?

Yes. BigBlueButton is licensed under LGPL-3.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.

Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).

Yes. BigBlueButton is a server app you run on your own server.

A free, open-source alternative to Zoom Workplace. Switching saves $169.92/yr at list price.

Checked Oct 17, 2026 · How we check

Self-hosted server

Open source · LGPL-3.0 Linux Self-hostable

bigbluebutton/bigbluebutton9.2k★last push Oct 13, 2026checked Oct 17, 2026

Self-host

Runs on your own Linux server. Setup docs are on bigbluebutton.org.

What does BigBlueButton replace?: BigBlueButton is a free alternative to Zoom Workplace ($169.92/yr).
Is BigBlueButton open source?: Yes. BigBlueButton is licensed under LGPL-3.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.
Does BigBlueButton run on Linux?: Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).
Can you self-host BigBlueButton?: Yes. BigBlueButton is a server app you run on your own server.