# BigBlueButton vs Whereby

Source: https://listme.name/compare/bigbluebutton-vs-whereby
Framed by the ranking: https://listme.name/best/video-conferencing-software

| | BigBlueButton | Whereby |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84.5 | 81.5 |
| Rank | #5 | #6 |
| Price | Free and open source | Subscription |
| Best for | Self-hosted virtual classrooms | Small teams that want a shareable meeting link |
| Hosting | Self-hosted server | Hosted by Whereby |

Open source under LGPL-3.0 and built for virtual classrooms, with a self-hosted server. It needs an IT team to run it, and it fits business meetings less well than Zoom or Jitsi Meet. Browser-based calls with permanent room links and an embedded API for developers, with no install needed. Its Meetings product is charged per user and lists basic room customization.