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How to Reduce Video Conferencing Costs by up to 80% with Open-Source Software

· 4 min read
Chaboud Simon
Community & Marketing Lead

Your organization relies on video conferencing. It's essential for team meetings, sales demos, and customer support. But as your company grows, your monthly bill from services like Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams is growing with it. That predictable per-user, per-month fee is starting to look less like a convenience and more like a major operational expense.

What if you could cut that bill by up to 80% while gaining more control and better branding?

It's not a fantasy. By switching from a proprietary SaaS "rental" model to a self-hosted "ownership" model with an open-source platform like Plug-N-Meet, you can dramatically reduce your Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). This article will break down the numbers and show you how.

Scaling Your Video Service: How Plug-N-Meet's Architecture Saves You Money

· 4 min read
Chaboud Simon
Community & Marketing Lead

Your video service is a hit. User numbers are climbing, and engagement is high. But as you celebrate your success, a new problem emerges: your server bill is exploding. To keep up with demand, you keep buying bigger and bigger servers, paying a premium for resources that sit idle most of the day.

What went wrong? You've fallen into the monolith trap.

This post explains how Plug-N-Meet's modern, decoupled architecture is designed to prevent this exact problem, enabling you to scale your service efficiently and control your costs. For a business, this isn't just a technical detail—it's a core financial advantage.

The True Cost of Video: Calculating the TCO of Self-Hosting vs. SaaS

· 4 min read
Bob Teng
Developer Advocate

How much does your video conferencing solution really cost? The answer is often more complex than just the number on your monthly bill.

For businesses evaluating a video platform, the choice between a public SaaS provider (like Zoom or Google Meet) and a self-hosted solution (like plugNmeet) often comes down to a calculation of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). While SaaS pricing seems simple at first, it hides long-term costs that can stifle growth. Conversely, self-hosting has a different cost structure—one that offers predictability, control, and significant savings at scale.

This article will break down the true TCO of both models to help you make a smarter, more strategic decision.