8x8 Work
Global businesses that need unlimited international calling bundled with video conferencing and UCaaS
Jitsi Meet
Privacy-conscious users, open source advocates, and organizations with self-hosting capability that want free, secure video conferencing
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Pricing & Features
Making Your Decision
When to Choose 8x8 Work
Global businesses that need unlimited international calling bundled with video conferencing and UCaaS
8x8 Work's standout feature is unlimited international calling to 48 countries, which is genuinely unique in the market. The video conferencing is solid but not exceptional. Best for global teams where the calling bundle justifies the price — for video-only needs, there are better options.
Strengths
- Unlimited international calling to 48 countries included — unique value for global teams
- AI meeting summaries and insights across voice, video, and messaging channels
- Strong compliance credentials for regulated industries (HIPAA, GDPR)
- Unified platform covering phone, video, chat, and contact center
Limitations
- No free tier — requires commitment to the full UCaaS platform
- AI features are less advanced than Zoom AI Companion or Dialpad
- Pricing not publicly listed — requires contacting sales for exact quotes
When to Choose Jitsi Meet
Privacy-conscious users, open source advocates, and organizations with self-hosting capability that want free, secure video conferencing
Jitsi Meet is the best free video conferencing platform, period. Open source, no account required, E2EE available, and self-hostable for complete control. The trade-off is the absence of AI features and the lack of commercial support. For organizations that can self-host and don't need AI, Jitsi is hard to beat at the price (free).
Strengths
- 100% free and open source — no paid plans, no feature restrictions, no user limits
- Self-hosted option for complete data sovereignty and privacy
- End-to-end encryption support for security-conscious organizations
- No account needed — create or join a meeting instantly via browser
Limitations
- No AI features — no transcription, summaries, or intelligent automation
- Quality can degrade with more than 35-50 participants on the free hosted version
- No commercial support — relies on community for troubleshooting
