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Web-based libre software for video chat (lemmy.ca)

submitted 1 day ago by dullbananas@lemmy.ca to c/foss@beehaw.org

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I know for sure that I'm looking for libre video chat software that has these features for the other person, not necessarily for me:

no need to create an account
mobile-friendly web app

I'm still deciding whether to do video chats on:

iPhone
Fedora GNU + Linux (GNOME)

Use case: I'm considering switching from text to video chat as my preferred method for initial conversations with people on dating sites/communities. There's not always a sacrifice of convenience by avoiding non-libre software for it, because whatever app is already being used typically only integrates messaging, not video chat.

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[–] SweetCitrusBuzz@beehaw.org 15 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Jitsi Meet, but be aware that unless you are running it on a desktop in a chromium based browser, or its desktop app then it will not have end-to-end encryption as an option.

[–] Radiant_sir_radiant@beehaw.org 2 points 1 day ago

+1 for Jitsi. Works well, user-friendly, lots of features without looking complicated, not too resource-hungry, lots of ways to extend it. All the other person needs it to click a link, enter a name and allow microphone/camera usage one time. There's also an app for Android and iOS, though you can just as well use a mobile browser.

[–] Stardust475@fedia.io 2 points 1 day ago

element call

[–] noodlejetski@piefed.social 9 points 1 day ago

Jitsi Meet?

[–] furzegulo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 1 day ago

Jitsi Meet https://github.com/jitsi/jitsi-meet

[–] Fletcher@lemmy.today 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

MiroTalk: https://p2p.mirotalk.com/

[–] Ulrich@feddit.org 1 points 1 day ago

Second

[–] i_am_not_a_robot@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 1 day ago

vdo.ninja?

[–] solrize@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 day ago

I have a small self-hosted Nextcloud with Nextcloud Chat and it can do video though it isn't great. Jitsi Meet is much better but I haven't tried to host it myself. I'm sure there are other options too, though idk what to suggest. Maybe see what's around on Scriptaculous these days?