Does Jitsi Meet work on Linux?
by Jitsi Team
- Free-software license
- 157.6K installs on Flathub
- Latest version 2026.8.0
- Chat & meetings
Yes. Jitsi publishes an official Linux version of Meet. It’s on Flathub (157.6K installs).
Install Jitsi Meet
Not packaged for Ubuntu. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub org.jitsi.jitsi-meetNot packaged for Debian. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub org.jitsi.jitsi-meetNot packaged for Fedora. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub org.jitsi.jitsi-meetNot packaged for Arch. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub org.jitsi.jitsi-meetNot packaged for openSUSE. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub org.jitsi.jitsi-meetflatpak install flathub org.jitsi.jitsi-meetHow to install Jitsi Meet on Linux
Jitsi provides an official Linux version on its website.
Ubuntu does not package Jitsi Meet in our data. The Flatpak works there instead:
flatpak install flathub org.jitsi.jitsi-meetDebian does not package Jitsi Meet in our data. The Flatpak works there instead:
flatpak install flathub org.jitsi.jitsi-meetFedora does not package Jitsi Meet in our data. The Flatpak works there instead:
flatpak install flathub org.jitsi.jitsi-meetArch Linux does not package Jitsi Meet in our data. The Flatpak works there instead:
flatpak install flathub org.jitsi.jitsi-meetopenSUSE Tumbleweed does not package Jitsi Meet in our data. The Flatpak works there instead:
flatpak install flathub org.jitsi.jitsi-meetflatpak install flathub org.jitsi.jitsi-meetInstalls Jitsi Meet 2026.8.0 from Flathub, a listing not verified by the developer. It works on any distro once Flatpak is set up.
Which version of Jitsi Meet will you get?
| Distribution | Release | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | 26.04 LTS | Not packaged | — |
| Debian | 13 | Not packaged | — |
| Fedora | 44 | Not packaged | — |
| Arch Linux | Rolling | Not packaged | — |
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | Rolling | Not packaged | — |
| Flathub (any distro) | Released Aug 4, 2026 | 2026.8.0 | Newest |
Versions from Repology and Flathub, checked Oct 2, 2026. “Newest” is the highest version in this table, not necessarily the developer’s latest release. AUR packages are user-maintained; review them before installing.
Any distro: Flatpak from Flathub
Flathub lists it as “Jitsi Meet” (org.jitsi.jitsi-meet), described as “Jitsi Meet - Secure, Simple and Scalable Video Conferences”. The listing is not verified, so Jitsi has not confirmed it as its own package; Flathub shows “Jitsi Team” as the developer name. It has been installed 157,595 times, number 59 of the 61 apps in our catalog that have a Flathub install count. Flathub flags its license as free software.
Linux Mint, Pop!_OS and Zorin OS have Flathub enabled out of the box, Fedora offers it as an optional third-party repository, and on Ubuntu you install Flatpak first.
Which install method should you use for Jitsi Meet?
Use Flatpak: Flathub is the only install method in our data besides the vendor’s download.
- Jitsi’s own download. Jitsi publishes the Linux version itself on its website.
- Flatpak from Flathub. It is not a verified listing, so check that you trust its maintainer. No distro repository we track carries this app, so it is the route that works on any distro.
- In a web browser. Jitsi offers Jitsi Meet on the web, so no install is needed.
Use Jitsi Meet in a web browser
Jitsi offers Jitsi Meet on the web. Open it in Firefox, Chrome or Edge on Linux and sign in. Chrome and Edge can usually install web apps like this one in their own window.
Jitsi Meet as an alternative to Microsoft Teams
We list Jitsi Meet as a Linux alternative for this app. Each page explains whether the original runs on Linux at all.
- Microsoft TeamsWorks in the browser
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Jitsi Meet on Linux: common questions
Does Jitsi Meet work on Linux?
Yes. Jitsi publishes an official Linux version of Meet. It’s on Flathub (157.6K installs).
How do I install Jitsi Meet on Ubuntu?
Install it from Flathub with “flatpak install flathub org.jitsi.jitsi-meet” after setting up Flatpak, or download it from Jitsi’s website.
Is the Flathub version of Jitsi Meet official?
Flathub does not mark it as verified, so Jitsi has not confirmed it as its own package (the developer name shown is “Jitsi Team”).
Is Jitsi Meet free software?
Flathub flags Jitsi Meet as using a free-software license. Check the license on its Flathub page for the exact terms.
How popular is Jitsi Meet on Flathub?
Flathub counts 157,595 installs in total, which ranks number 59 of the 61 apps in our catalog that have a Flathub install count.