Jitsi vs Hangouts : Which is Better?

Jitsi

Jitsi (formerly SIP Communicator) is a free and open source multiplatform voice (VoIP), videoconferencing and instant messaging application. Developed by University of Strasbourg (France), plus many others.

License: Open Source

Categories: Business & Commerce Development Office & Productivity OS & Utilities Social & Communications

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux Online Android

Hangouts

Hangouts is an instant messaging software developed by Google. Developed by Google

License: Free

Categories: Office & Productivity Social & Communications

Apps available for Windows Online Android iPhone Chrome OS

Jitsi VS Hangouts Feature comparision

Feature	Jitsi	Hangouts
End-to-end encryption
OTR
Video conferencing
Browser based
Chat
Cross-platform
Desktop Sharing
End-to-End Encryption
File sharing
Group chat
iPhone/iPod sync
Live Meeting
Support for Multiple protocols
Multiple Account support
No download
No installation required
No Login Required
Plugins
Privacy focused
Privacy-friendly
Share your screen
Security & Privacy
Softphone
Unlimited users
Video calling
Video chat
Video Conferencing
Voice chat
WebRTC
Xmpp
Stickers
Chat Bot
Lightweight
Cloud sync
Encrypted chat
Security focused
Group collaboration
Multi Channel
Team Collaboration
Decentralized
Peer-To-Peer
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Custom Backgrounds
Forums
Gmail integration
Federation
On-premises software
Self-hosted in intranet or private cloud
Voice Call
Voice messages
Multi Device Support
Multi-platform support
Sms from PC
SMS Messaging
Supports archiving conversations
Ad-free
File transfer
SIP client
Web application wrapper
Multi-messenger
Built-in themes
Animated stickers
Call Transfer
No registration required
Video streaming
Audio Calling
Threaded Conversations
Chat organizer
Unified messaging
Whatsapp integration
Gitter integration
In-app Money Transfer
Messaging
Picture sharing