New releases of several open source video conferencing platforms have been published:
- video conferencing client , which is a packaged version in a separate application . Of the features of the application, local storage of video conferencing settings, a built-in update delivery system, remote control tools and a pinning mode on top of other windows are noted. From the innovations of version 2.0 stands out the possibility of sharing access to the sound played in the system. The client code is written in JavaScript using the Electron platform and licensed under Apache 2.0. Ready builds for Linux (AppImage), Windows and macOS.
is a JavaScript application that uses WebRTC and is able to work with servers based on (gateway for broadcasting video streams to video conference participants). Jitsi Meet supports features such as sharing desktop or individual windows, automatic switching to the active speaker's video, collaborative document editing in Etherpad, presentation sharing, conference streaming on YouTube, audio conferencing mode, the ability to connect participants through the Jigasi telephone gateway, password protection , the "can talk while pressing the button" mode, sending invitations to connect to the conference in the form of a URL, the ability to exchange messages in a text chat. All transmitted data streams between the client and the server are encrypted (it is assumed that the server operates at its own capacity). Jitsi Meet is available both as a standalone application (including for Android and iOS) and as a library for integration into websites.
- Release of the platform for the organization of video conferencing . The platform includes a server that can run on any system with a real IP, and multiple Java and JavaScript + Node.js client options for managing video calls. A REST API is provided to interact with the backend. The video is transmitted using WebRTC.
The project code is written in Java and licensed under Apache 2.0.Supported modes are conversations between two users, conferences with one speaker, and conferences in which all participants can have a discussion. In parallel with the conference, participants were provided with a text chat. Functions for recording an event, broadcasting screen content, overlaying sound and video filters are available. Mobile applications for Android and iOS, a desktop client, a web application, and components for integrating video conferencing functionality into third-party applications are provided.
- , an open web conferencing platform optimized for training courses and online learning. Broadcast to multiple participants of video, audio, text chat, slides and screen content is supported. The speaker has the ability to interrogate participants and control the execution of tasks on a multi-user virtual whiteboard. It is possible to create rooms for joint discussions in which all participants can see each other and can speak out. Reports and presentations can be recorded for subsequent video publication. To deploy the server part, a special .
Source: opennet.ru