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# Apache OpenMeetings Reviews
**Vendor:** The Apache Software Foundation  
**Category:** [Video Conferencing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-conferencing)  
**Average Rating:** 4.1/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 27
## About Apache OpenMeetings
Apache Openmeetings provides video conferencing, instant messaging, white board, collaborative document editing and other groupware tools using API functions of the Red5 Streaming Server for Remoting and Streaming.




## Apache OpenMeetings Reviews
  ### 1. good online training and conferencing tool with a nice whiteboard.

**Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Erdogan E. | Floor Staff, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** October 07, 2025

**What do you like best about Apache OpenMeetings?**

It is totally free and it lets you to schedule a meeting, invite people, sharing your screens and files. And the best is  interactive whiteboard where you can edit your documents, draw and drag and drop. People were happy to use it as well.

**What do you dislike about Apache OpenMeetings?**

User experience is poor. It needs upgrades to make it better. A training tutorial might help as well. My colleagues complained about mobile version. They mentioned that it lost connection sometimes.

**What problems is Apache OpenMeetings solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I can arrange meetings with my all employees byApache OpenMeetings. We can make the meetings as real as in the office. So that helps to solve the problems quickly and get the action as soon as possible.

  ### 2. A good open source alternative but room for improvement

**Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Akash D. | Senior Data Engineer, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** August 27, 2021

**What do you like best about Apache OpenMeetings?**

1. The open-source nature of the tool
2. Awesome community
3. Decent calling feature.
4. Integration and plugin support

**What do you dislike about Apache OpenMeetings?**

1. UI is not modern or intuitive.
2. Recording is hit and miss.
3. Admin controls could be better.

**Recommendations to others considering Apache OpenMeetings:**

1. As its open-source don't compare it to any other paid service. 
2. You'll have to adapt the UI.
3. It is definitely updated though the frequency may vary.

**What problems is Apache OpenMeetings solving and how is that benefiting you?**

1. Communication while working remotely.
2. Its open-source nature helps us maintain our tight budget
3. Collaboration with colleagues remotely.

  ### 3. A wonderful companion for business meets

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Lokesh Kumar T. | Senior Software Development Engineer, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** August 24, 2021

**What do you like best about Apache OpenMeetings?**

White board feature is one among the most popular and my favourite feature of the openmeetings.

**What do you dislike about Apache OpenMeetings?**

There isn't any dislike kind of thing but I would like to give a suggestion of adding hd quality video conferencing as a default feature (highlight/touchup).

**Recommendations to others considering Apache OpenMeetings:**

Implementation of features like low latency and video touchup would be great.

**What problems is Apache OpenMeetings solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I Majorly use it for code walkthroughs and solution consultation among the other day to day activities with Apache Openmeetings.

  ### 4. Very good tool

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Rajesh R. | Associate VP, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** June 27, 2021

**What do you like best about Apache OpenMeetings?**

Apache open meeting is a brilliant open source tool for video conferencing and connecting with mentees, conducting interviews etc. The platform offers various features like screen share, recording etc that are necessary for working virtually. Disable of recording is a great feature that helps the host control access to the meeting.

**What do you dislike about Apache OpenMeetings?**

There is a limit on the number of users that can join. Also at times the connection and the voice clarity aren't great. Facing frequent disconnections despite internet connection being stable are some drawbacks.

**What problems is Apache OpenMeetings solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Mentoring sessions
Conducting interviews

  ### 5. Pretty Stable!!

**Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Vijay S. | Senior Software Developer - Advanced Engineering Applications, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** June 10, 2021

**What do you like best about Apache OpenMeetings?**

Exciting product to use, and it is open source.
Room management is quite flexible and easy to manage users.
Globally disable the recording is provide more security and easy to understand what it does.
Screen sharing and collaborative document editing are more helpful.

**What do you dislike about Apache OpenMeetings?**

Initially, it would require some time to understand the features and some improvisations needed on User Interface.

**Recommendations to others considering Apache OpenMeetings:**

Poor UI and more stable features

**What problems is Apache OpenMeetings solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Solves a lot of problems while sharing our screen/document with our clients. The only thing is the user interface is not more interactive.

  ### 6. Best Online Meeting Solution

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Apparel & Fashion | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** August 19, 2021

**What do you like best about Apache OpenMeetings?**

I like the feature of easy-to-do online conferences and group meetings with clients where you can present your ideas.

**What do you dislike about Apache OpenMeetings?**

Actually, I have not find any feature which I may dislike.

**Recommendations to others considering Apache OpenMeetings:**

You can try this solution, hopefully you will like it

**What problems is Apache OpenMeetings solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Do online meetings and conferences with the stakeholders and participants.

  ### 7. A wonder ful Application for online business meeting and convenient for all the uses

**Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Software | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** June 21, 2021

**What do you like best about Apache OpenMeetings?**

Easy and very convenient to use whenever we want to call a business meeting we can schedule it easily

**What do you dislike about Apache OpenMeetings?**

Sometime on the calling voice is getting break and we get trouble have to to open it again aur disconnect the call is the only option we have.

**What problems is Apache OpenMeetings solving and how is that benefiting you?**

A business meeting we can schedule it at any time with the client and client will be happy with their data we don't have any privacy issue with this

  ### 8. Easy to use , multiple features under one hat

**Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Program Development | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** June 11, 2021

**What do you like best about Apache OpenMeetings?**

File-Explorer in  conference rooms. I did not see this ability in any conference tool so far. In other tools, links , media shared during  conferene call gets lost after the meeting gets over. This is unlike in this tool.

**What do you dislike about Apache OpenMeetings?**

UI could be better, Its still gives old windows feeling.

**What problems is Apache OpenMeetings solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Open meetings as the name suggests are open but yet closed (in terms of security  due to oAuth.) . File explorer is the best feature which i like personally.

  ### 9. Best open source tool for meet

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Oil & Energy | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** June 24, 2021

**What do you like best about Apache OpenMeetings?**

Its an open source project and we can use free version which comes with enhanced security.

**What do you dislike about Apache OpenMeetings?**

Once in a while this application gets hung .
The UI is not quite user friendly can be improved.

**What problems is Apache OpenMeetings solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Solves a lot of problems while working with remote clients to present and share screens working on critical
Situations just UI being tedious sometimes take time for newbies

  ### 10. Open meeting review

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Pharmaceuticals | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** June 28, 2021

**What do you like best about Apache OpenMeetings?**

Cool software to conduct trainings and interactive sessions.

**What do you dislike about Apache OpenMeetings?**

Large data consumption and GUI can be better.

**What problems is Apache OpenMeetings solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Conducting smooth training programs

  ### 11. Interface is quite good but need more user friendly experienxe.

**Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Information Technology and Services | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** June 25, 2021

**What do you like best about Apache OpenMeetings?**

1. Open source.
2. Once you understand the software, you will like it.

**What do you dislike about Apache OpenMeetings?**

1. It takes time to grab the functionality.
2. It would be great if the team can increase the user experience in terms of more easy navigation or controls.

**What problems is Apache OpenMeetings solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Collaborating within the team is easy for a few of the tasks, which was quite difficult before.

  ### 12. Application is providing me instant messaging facility with video conferencing session.

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Kerren A. | Project Manager, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** August 26, 2020

**What do you like best about Apache OpenMeetings?**

Apache OpenMeeting software is a video conferencing software that eases the communication process with good video and audio quality. Collaboration and document editing are very easy in this application. The application is perfect with the entire necessary framework. The software runs smoothly on Mac and other devices. Without any stacking allow the user to perform video conferences easily. Creating rooms for different groups so that users can perform tasks and conduct meetings at different time intervals, the user interface introduced in the applications is brilliant allowing the entire user the basic features on top of the display.

**What do you dislike about Apache OpenMeetings?**

The software is generally designed for video conferencing but the storage capacity is low so the user can add the limited audience to the conference at a time. When the number of users acceded the application starts hanging and did not perform the tasks properly. Many of the features are not updated so users of the application will face some difficulties.

**What problems is Apache OpenMeetings solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Our company is using this application and it is very easy to use and understand. Video conferences can be held at different places at different times which is a big advantage and also a time-saving trick by the developers. An HD calling facility for users is a very good initiative one can understand the task with clear audio.

  ### 13. Application to manage the online meetings and webinars.

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Danna E. | Senior Mortgage Advisor, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** July 22, 2020

**What do you like best about Apache OpenMeetings?**

Apache OpenMeeting is an application used to conduct video calls and collaborative document editing. This application helps me to interact with the clients through their impressive communication. It is a significant application for correspondence for the time being and long haul business. This application is perfect with all the working frameworks. It works easily on Mac and it needs low prerequisites for its stockpiling. It is utilized for both video and sound calls. It additionally has a gathering talk highlight; with the assistance of this component, we can examine business issues in the gatherings in the oversight of various master workers which help to beat the issue in the business. With the assistance of this application, it is anything but difficult to speak with the customers.

**What do you dislike about Apache OpenMeetings?**

Apache OpenMeetings application doesn't have such a large number of burdens yet it has a few weaknesses which are given here. Once in a while, this application got hanged while utilizing it. This application isn't accessible for disconnected mode. On the off chance that you have web associations just that time, you can utilize this application else you can't get upgraded by its propelled highlights.

**What problems is Apache OpenMeetings solving and how is that benefiting you?**

We have discovered this application helps to manage customers and it is perhaps the best application that we can use to speak with customers. It has propelled highlights of gathering visiting that assist with dealing with the issues in the business. It is a simple and quick application to speak with customers with no limitations.

  ### 14. This application is for conference calls and assistance to companies.

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Justin W. |  Junior Consumer Marketing Manager, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** July 21, 2020

**What do you like best about Apache OpenMeetings?**

Apache OpenMeetings by Apache is a management tool to make conference video/ audio calls and it provides the training sessions in live chat. All meetings can be held on this amazing platform and it communicates with team members for making plans to promote the product in the market. It assists in marketing by tracking the tagged prices and deals to suitable for selling. Clients can have a better purchase of watching reviews and the overall impact of the product on the market. All details are smooth and easy, provided by this amazing tool and it comprehends with all business production with more beneficial ideas and results.

**What do you dislike about Apache OpenMeetings?**

It is a good application so there must be a learning session for using this tool and its free trial can make the features visible, but an expert is needed to tell all the characteristics. People might find trouble in video calls due to poor networking so the internet should be speedy to avail of its benefits.

**What problems is Apache OpenMeetings solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Apache OpenMeetings is an excellent application. its a good in making conference calls, whether it's audio or video. It conducts the learning sessions for clients and team members to know its features and business plans. All production and information are examined by experts and this tool never let us down in deciding to launch the product and its cost. Our products rank on page 1 by using this awesome device.

  ### 15. Open source videoconference

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Raul C. | Director, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** July 30, 2020

**What do you like best about Apache OpenMeetings?**

You could performance the interfaces, work very well and you could install in tour apache server dedicate with a y more software required.

**What do you dislike about Apache OpenMeetings?**

You do need know apache and php and access to root services in tour server

**What problems is Apache OpenMeetings solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Elearning plataform (Moodle) with more than 1200 students

  ### 16. Online meeting and video conferencing tool

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Andrei N. | Information Technology Specialist, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 26, 2019

**What do you like best about Apache OpenMeetings?**

Apache is the first choice for many companies who need online conference abilities or webinars. I like it because it is easy to use and connect. It is reliable and stable even with large attendances.

**What do you dislike about Apache OpenMeetings?**

It requires super reliable and very fast Internet access and is prone to give an error in case there is any kind of interruption. I have experienced this once and took me some time to join the meeting again, which (of course) caused a bit of a stress.

**Recommendations to others considering Apache OpenMeetings:**

It is user friendly and relatively simple to figure out how to work it. Any time I have used this for a meeting, it has worked.

**What problems is Apache OpenMeetings solving and how is that benefiting you?**

The most amazing thing is the audio and video quality. Earlier, I used to view my capital market lectures without signing in. This itself is amazing as most of the other applications ask for a sign-in.

  ### 17. Good conferencing tool

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Carlos M. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** August 03, 2018

**What do you like best about Apache OpenMeetings?**

This product has a very useful board for this use, and the powerful streaming server has convinced me to use this product. Activate it and connect is simple, which is another point in its favor. Additionally, it is open source, which gives you a certain security if you understand the subject.

**What do you dislike about Apache OpenMeetings?**

The graphical part of this program is a bit ugly, it's not very aesthetic, but aside from this, I don't see anything wrong.

**Recommendations to others considering Apache OpenMeetings:**

Highly recommended if you are looking for a good tool to implement in your offices or workplaces.

**What problems is Apache OpenMeetings solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It is very useful for working with other colleagues who are not in the same office as me, both for communicating about work and for making informational calls or holding meetings.

  ### 18. Seamless set up!

**Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Facilities Services | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 21, 2018

**What do you like best about Apache OpenMeetings?**

Have used the Apache Openmeeting software for almost a year and it still performs well and works great! The installation process was very easy and seamless.

**What do you dislike about Apache OpenMeetings?**

So far there isn't anything that we dislike, the software has everything that we need, and seems to work well.

**Recommendations to others considering Apache OpenMeetings:**

Try it, you'll appreciate the easy start up!

**What problems is Apache OpenMeetings solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Because the setup is easy, employees are less frustrated when logging on for the first time. We use the program for our weekly meetings and everyone seems to like it.

  ### 19. Easy to understand and use

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Steve H. | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** August 07, 2018

**What do you like best about Apache OpenMeetings?**

I like being able to conduct meetings from my laptop with my Co-workers in order to discuss important topics in the world of accounting without having to look around at everyone. 

**What do you dislike about Apache OpenMeetings?**

I would like the software to be more stable.  I still use Windows 7 and sometimes it takes time and effort to get it to work.  

**Recommendations to others considering Apache OpenMeetings:**

Make sure your system meets the specs. 

**What problems is Apache OpenMeetings solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I like that I can communicate with the company execs and communicate my need for additional resources. I haven't really had any problems other than the traditional old not starting on time. 

  ### 20. Support open-source and get all the functionality with it

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Oil & Energy | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** July 11, 2018

**What do you like best about Apache OpenMeetings?**

The whiteboard and streaming server were the features that received the most positive feedback. We had easy connectivity and uptime. Honestly, knowing that it's open source was a big draw from a security perspective so that we could keep an eye on things.

**What do you dislike about Apache OpenMeetings?**

A bit unintuitive if you're not savvy; some people had problems figuring out what they were supposed to do. Some users complained that the UI looked "older".

**Recommendations to others considering Apache OpenMeetings:**

Do a test instance and see the difference for yourself.

**What problems is Apache OpenMeetings solving and how is that benefiting you?**

We have many scattered bases throughout Canada, and some overseas employees as well. Our usual offering wasn't cutting it in terms of real-time document collaboration and high volume streaming, but this did the job nicely with minimal user coaching required.

  ### 21. Great web conferencing tool

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Keref E. | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** August 06, 2018

**What do you like best about Apache OpenMeetings?**

I like how Apache OpenMeetings offers a simple user interface that doesn't require much practice to connect and meet online.

**What do you dislike about Apache OpenMeetings?**

I don't like your graphics, they don't have modern or updated graphics.

**What problems is Apache OpenMeetings solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I have resolved the inability to connect with other people in my company due to the high costs of other programs. Apache OpenMeetings was definitely the way to go to address my budget concerns.

  ### 22. Great Simple Web Conferencing Tool

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Logan L. | Owner/Photographer, Photography, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** July 11, 2018

**What do you like best about Apache OpenMeetings?**

I like how Apache OpenMeetings provides a simplistic and easy user interface that does not require a whole lot of training in order to connect and meet with others online. 

**What do you dislike about Apache OpenMeetings?**

I dislike how Apache OpenMeetings looks outdated and does not have modern or updated graphics/visuals.

**What problems is Apache OpenMeetings solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I have solved the inability to connect with others in my business due to the expensive costs of other programs. Apache OpenMeetings definitely was the way to go when solving my budget concerns.

  ### 23. Perfect online training tool

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Real Estate | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** August 01, 2018

**What do you like best about Apache OpenMeetings?**

It is the perfect tool for group training. You can be anywhere and easily log in and have your trainies right at your finger tips.

**What do you dislike about Apache OpenMeetings?**

There is nothing I don't like about open meeting. Very useful.

**What problems is Apache OpenMeetings solving and how is that benefiting you?**

We have a small real estate company and most everyone works from home. All of us are quite far away from each other. It has solved a problem I was having with new agent training and continuing education. Having OpenMeetings allow for office training with agent not having to rearrange their schedules. In a busy office it's just what we needed.

  ### 24. a good app for meetings

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Yanchen L. | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** August 07, 2018

**What do you like best about Apache OpenMeetings?**

very convenient for conferences and chats

**What do you dislike about Apache OpenMeetings?**

sometimes the speed is a little bit slow

**What problems is Apache OpenMeetings solving and how is that benefiting you?**

video meetings

  ### 25. Shefitnesspro meeting 

**Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** July 10, 2018

**What do you like best about Apache OpenMeetings?**

Great for virtual meetings and letting all in the meeting connect on the same level. 

**What do you dislike about Apache OpenMeetings?**

Not as simple as Skype or any FaceTime type 

**What problems is Apache OpenMeetings solving and how is that benefiting you?**

More business like and not just social. 

  ### 26. Great software!

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Biotechnology | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** July 10, 2018

**What do you like best about Apache OpenMeetings?**

I like the ease of access and the ability to add people

**What do you dislike about Apache OpenMeetings?**

I dislike the notifications the software sends.

**What problems is Apache OpenMeetings solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Ease of access 

  ### 27. A clear voice and video makes life easy.

**Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Telecommunications | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** April 06, 2018

**What do you like best about Apache OpenMeetings?**

The clarity of audio and video conference was amazing.

**What do you dislike about Apache OpenMeetings?**

The graphical user interface was not user friendly. the data consumption was a lot.

**What problems is Apache OpenMeetings solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Internal team meetings to discuss topics over the seas.


## Apache OpenMeetings Discussions
  - [What does Apache Openmeetings do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-apache-openmeetings-do)
  - [What is Open Meetings?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-open-meetings)
  - [How do I install OpenMeetings?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-install-openmeetings)
  - [Is Apache OpenMeetings is Open source?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-apache-openmeetings-is-open-source)
  - [What are the recommendations for the admin?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-recommendations-for-the-admin) - 1 upvote

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## Apache OpenMeetings Features
**Collaboration Tools**
- Screen Sharing
- Presentations
- Whiteboarding
- Live Chat
- Hand Raising

**Meeting Coordination**
- Scheduling
- Recording
- Participant Permissions
- One-Click Join

**Software Type**
- Mobile
- Browser Application
- Desktop Application

**Agentic AI - Video Conferencing**
- Autonomous Task Execution
- Proactive Assistance
- Decision Making

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