Pricing for nonprofits
100% free and open source (LGPLv3). Breakout rooms, whiteboard, polling and recording on your own Ubuntu server with Greenlight.
Review for nonprofits
Virtual classroom free and open source under the LGPL.
100% free and open source (LGPLv3). Breakout rooms, whiteboard, polling and recording on your own Ubuntu server with Greenlight.
Typical nonprofit uses:
- Teach online courses with breakouts
- Record trainings to disk
- Integrate with Moodle and Canvas
Pros:
- Education-first feature set
- No per-user fees ever
- LTI integrations included
Cons:
- Needs a serious server (8 cores)
- Admin skill required
- Mobile web only, no native apps
FAQ about BigBlueButton for nonprofits
Is BigBlueButton free?
Yes. Free and open source under LGPLv3 with no tiers, seats or fees in the code.
What do we need to run it?
A dedicated Ubuntu server, 8 cores and 16GB recommended for production, plus bandwidth for media.
Does it work with our LMS?
Yes. LTI integrations cover Moodle, Canvas and others, with Greenlight as the front end.
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