Comparison

Vexa vs Meeting BaaS

Both are meeting bot APIs. The key difference: Vexa is Apache 2.0 (true open source). Meeting BaaS uses Business Source License (source-available, not open source).

Vexa
$0.30/hr

Bot infrastructure + storage. Transcription: +$0.20/hr. Self-host free.

Apache 2.0 (true open source)
MCP server + n8n integration
Meeting BaaS
Varies

Meeting bot API. Contact for pricing.

BSL (not OSI-approved open source)
No MCP server
No interactive bots

Feature
comparison

FeatureVexaMeeting BaaS
Open source (OSI-approved)
BSL
Self-hostable
Apache 2.0 license
BSL
Google Meet
Microsoft Teams
Zoom
Real-time transcription
Recording + storage
Interactive bots (TTS)
Screenshare from bot
MCP server
n8n integration
REST API
WebSocket streaming
Webhooks
Community Helm charts

Why developers
choose Vexa

True open source

Apache 2.0 is an OSI-approved license. Use, modify, and distribute freely. BSL restricts commercial use until a future date.

Interactive bots

TTS speak, listen, respond, and screenshare from bots. Build truly interactive meeting experiences that go beyond recording.

MCP + n8n native

First-party MCP server and n8n workflow integration. Connect AI agents directly to meeting data.

Transparent pricing

$0.30/hr bot, $0.20/hr transcription. No hidden fees, no volume commitments, no sales calls required to get pricing.

Community Helm charts

Deploy on Kubernetes with community-maintained Helm charts. Production-ready from day one.

$5 free credit

Start building immediately with $5 free credit. No credit card required. Full API access from signup.

True open source meeting bot API

Apache 2.0 licensed. No BSL restrictions on commercial use. Deploy meeting bots on your infrastructure or use our managed cloud.

No credit card required

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Apache 2.0 and BSL?

Apache 2.0 is an OSI-approved open-source license. You can use, modify, and distribute the code commercially without restrictions. BSL (Business Source License) restricts commercial use until a future conversion date. Vexa uses Apache 2.0. Meeting BaaS uses BSL.

Can both Vexa and Meeting BaaS be self-hosted?

Both can be deployed on your infrastructure. The difference is licensing: Vexa's Apache 2.0 allows unrestricted commercial self-hosting. Meeting BaaS's BSL may restrict how you use it commercially.

Does Vexa support the same platforms as Meeting BaaS?

Both support Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom. Vexa additionally offers interactive bots with TTS, screenshare, MCP server integration, and n8n workflow automation.