Jami

jami.net
Communication & Collaboration
Weekend Project

Share, freely and privately

How to Replace Jami

Overview

Jami is a free/libre, end-to-end encrypted, and private communication software that operates as a completely peer-to-peer platform without requiring servers for data relay. It provides instant messaging, audio and video calls, group chats, and video conferencing while maintaining user privacy and anonymity. The software is available across all major platforms and is backed by the Free Software Foundation under GNU GPLv3 license.

Features

19 features across 16 categories

Account Management(2)

Multiple Device Linking

Link multiple devices to a single Jami account

Unlimited Accounts

No restriction on the number of accounts per user

Also in: Keeper, 1Password, Bitwarden

Architecture(1)

Peer-to-Peer Communication

Completely distributed peer-to-peer architecture that doesn't require servers for data relay

Collaboration(1)

Screen Sharing

Share your screen with other users during calls or conferences

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Communication(1)

Audio and Video Calls

Make audio and video calls with end-to-end encryption

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Connectivity(1)

Local Network Communication

Users on the same local network can communicate even without internet connection

Extensibility(1)

Built-in Extension Platform

Platform for adding new features and experiences through extensions

Also in: Labelbox, Obsidian, WordPress.com

File Transfer(1)

Unlimited File Size

No restrictions on file size for transfers

Integration(1)

SIP Client Functionality

Can function as a SIP client for VoIP communications

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Media(1)

Media Streaming

Stream media content between users

Messaging(2)

Group Chats

Create and participate in group messaging conversations

Instant Messaging

Send text messages instantly between users

Performance(1)

Unlimited Bandwidth

No bandwidth restrictions on communications

Privacy(1)

Anonymous Accounts

No personal information required to create an account

Recording(1)

Audio and Video Message Recording

Record audio and video messages for asynchronous communication

Security(2)

End-to-End Encryption

State of the art end-to-end encryption with perfect forward secrecy for all communications

X.509 Standard Compliance

Complies with X.509 standard for certificate-based authentication

User Experience(1)

Ad-Free Experience

No advertising will ever appear on Jami

Video Conferencing(1)

Video Conferences and Rendezvous Points

Host video conferences with no third-party hosting required

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Jami. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Jami alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 19 features.

Buy Jami

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying Jami saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 19 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

1 known integrations

SIP