Zoom
Video conferencing and webinar platform
Region:United StatesPricing:Free / $15.99/monthData:United States (optional regional routing)Rating:
Clear policy
Alternatives to Zoom
6 options to consider
G
Google Meet
Free / Workspace plans
Best for: Google Workspace users
Simple UI
Good browser performance
Feature-light compared to Zoom
Clear policy
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Whereby
Free / Paid
Best for: Quick video calls
No downloads
Simple UI
Participant limits
EU jurisdictionClear policy
J
Jami
Free
Best for: Decentralized calls
Peer-to-peer communication
Simple setup
Small user base
EU jurisdictionNo 3rd-party sharing (claimed)Clear policy
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alfaview
€7.50/user/month
Best for: Team video collaboration
Stable calls
Structured meetings
Subscription required
EU jurisdictionNo 3rd-party sharing (claimed)Clear policy
J
Jitsi Meet
Free
Best for: Video meetings
Browser-based
Easy access
Limited advanced controls
EU jurisdictionSelf-hostedNo 3rd-party sharing (claimed)Clear policy
B
BigBlueButton
Free
Best for: Online teaching
Classroom tools
Interactive features
Interface feels dated
Self-hostedNo 3rd-party sharing (claimed)Clear policy
About our ratings
SoftWhere editorial score (v1)
Our ratings are based on the following criteria, evaluated by our editorial team:
Transparency
Clear communication about data practices
User control
Options to manage your data and settings
Ease of switching
How simple it is to migrate your data
Value for money
Features and quality relative to cost