Why Choose Croom?
In a world where video conferencing has become critical infrastructure, organizations deserve control over their communication systems.
The Problem with Enterprise Video Conferencing
Professional video conferencing hardware has remained inaccessible to most organizations. Here's what we're fighting against:
Outrageous Prices
$3,000-15,000 per room plus ongoing per-seat licensing. A 10-room deployment costs $30,000+ in year one alone.
Vendor Lock-in
Proprietary systems force dependency on single vendors. Switching costs are designed to trap you.
Privacy Concerns
Cloud processing means your video and audio data passes through third-party servers you don't control.
Opaque Systems
No visibility into how the software works. You can't audit, customize, or understand what's running in your meeting rooms.
Our Mission
We believe professional video conferencing should be accessible to everyone — schools, NGOs, small businesses, community organizations, and enterprises alike.
Croom was created to democratize video conferencing technology. By leveraging affordable hardware like Raspberry Pi and open-source software, we've made enterprise-grade features available at a fraction of the cost.
Who We Serve
Schools & Universities
Enable hybrid learning without breaking budgets.
NGOs & Non-Profits
Connect global teams on limited budgets.
Small & Medium Businesses
Professional meeting rooms without enterprise costs.
Government & Public Sector
Digital sovereignty for public institutions.
Digital Resiliency & Data Privacy
Your meetings, your data, your infrastructure. No compromises.
Self-Hosted Infrastructure
All processing happens on YOUR hardware. Deploy on-premise or in your own cloud. No external dependencies required.
Privacy by Design
AI features run locally via Hailo or Coral accelerators. No video or audio data ever leaves your network for processing.
Open Source Transparency
MIT licensed. Inspect, audit, modify every line of code. Know exactly what's running in your meeting rooms.
Vendor Independence
Works with Google Meet, Teams, Zoom, Webex. Switch platforms freely without hardware changes.
European Values
GDPR-ready architecture. Built with European privacy regulations in mind. A French initiative for global benefit.
Air-Gapped Ready
Operate completely offline in secure environments. Perfect for government, military, and high-security organizations.
The Open Source Advantage
Open source isn't just a license — it's a commitment to transparency, community, and long-term sustainability.
Resilience & Continuity
Proprietary vendors can be acquired, pivot strategy, or discontinue products. With Croom, the source code is public and MIT licensed forever. Even if the core team disbands, anyone can fork and continue development.
- No vendor discontinuation risk
- Community-driven maintenance
- Fork and customize as needed
Security Through Transparency
Security through obscurity doesn't work. With open source, anyone can audit the code, find vulnerabilities, and contribute fixes. The community acts as thousands of security researchers.
- Public security audits
- Rapid vulnerability disclosure
- Community-contributed fixes
No Per-Seat Pricing
Deploy to unlimited rooms. No per-device fees that scale against you. Whether you have 1 room or 1,000, the software is free forever.
- Free forever (MIT license)
- Unlimited devices
- Predictable hardware-only costs
Customization & Integration
Need a specific feature or integration? With open source, you can build it yourself or hire anyone to do it. No waiting for vendor roadmaps.
- Full access to source code
- Build custom integrations
- No vendor dependency
Join the Movement
Help us democratize video conferencing for organizations worldwide. Whether you deploy Croom, contribute code, or simply spread the word — every bit helps.