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When comparing Jitsi vs Jami (formerly Ring), the Slant community recommends Jami (formerly Ring) for most people. In the question“What are the best cross-platform FLOSS messengers?” Jami (formerly Ring) is ranked 3rd while Jitsi is ranked 4th.
Specs
MediaYes
PlatformsAndroid, iOS, Linux, MacOS, Windows,
ScreensharingYes
TechnologyJava
VideoconferencingYes
VoIPYes
Audio recordingYes
Message historyYes
MediaYes
PlatformsWindows, Linux, Mac, Mobile
ScreensharingNo
TechnologyPython
VideoconferencingYes
VoIPYes
End-to-end encryptionYes
Messaging systemsYes
Required Android Version5.0+
Server stored messagesNo
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Pros
Pro Open-source
Project available on github for anyone to contribute to or use.
Pro Cross platform
Mac, Windows & Linux availability.
Pro Video calls
Pro OMEMO encryption without plugin
Secure Jabber Texting, better than legacy sms texting.
Pro Supports SIP accounts
well implemented SIP SIMPLE (texting), SIP presence, XCAP.
Pro Supports XEP-0016 and privacy Lists
Jabber Texting apps without Privacy Lists are WOEFULLY deficient.
Pro Encryption out of the box
Encryption for chat, desktop sharing, and web confrencing available.
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Cons
Con Crashes on MacOS Monterey
Con Abandoned Android development
They switched focus to Jitsi Meet client for Android.
Con Uses Java
Not a native app, takes awhile to load.
Con Gui not as slick or streamlined as competitors
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