Indie alternatives to Zoom

Mobile screen recorder with live face cam overlay

Why it's an alternative to Zoom: Users who use Zoom for recording presentations or demos might prefer Demo Scope for dedicated, high-quality mobile screen recording with integrated face cam and touch indicators without the need for a meeting setup.

Free version available with 10-minute limit and watermark. Pro is a one-time purchase.

A free fully featured Calendly alternative

Why it's an alternative to Zoom: Covers meeting scheduling, Zoom's primary use case for booking, as a free, open-source Calendly alternative.

Built by Talha Masood

Free plan available, with no hidden per-seat pricing.

Make every webinar feel alive.

Why it's an alternative to Zoom: Users of Zoom Webinars can switch to Sparkup for a more interactive, 'broadcast-quality' experience with built-in engagement tools like polls, Q&A, and custom branding, rather than relying on Zoom's basic webinar interface.

Free plan available (up to 20 registrants/month, 60 min session).

All-in-one teaching platform automating routine with AI

Why it's an alternative to Zoom: Tutors who use Zoom for live lessons can switch to SubSchool to keep video lessons, recordings, and homework assignments integrated in one thread rather than switching between communication and LMS tools.

20% commission on marketplace sales. Hidden courses start at $29/month.

Capture screen, camera, mic, and system audio in one take.

Why it's an alternative to Zoom: Users who primarily use Zoom for recording presentations or tutorials can switch to Lumary Recorder for higher quality local recording with professional codecs and editing flexibility, avoiding cloud storage limits and meeting duration caps.

See website for pricing

self-hosted all-in-one workspace (chat, tasks, calls, docs)

Why it's an alternative to Zoom: OneCamp includes video calling capabilities with AI recaps, offering an alternative to Zoom for teams that prefer to keep their communication infrastructure on their own servers.

Free for up to 25 people. Self-Host Lifetime license is $259 once. OneCamp Cloud Managed is $104/month.

Offline-first Loom-like video recording app for macOS

Why it's an alternative to Zoom: While not a direct replacement for live meetings, users who use Zoom's 'Record to Computer' feature for quick, private screen captures can use ooml.io as a lighter, faster alternative that doesn't require launching a full meeting.

Free for limited time — no subscription. Works offline.