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alfaview vs Zoom

Last updated October 2026

Looking for a European alternative to Zoom? Here's how alfaview compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.

Our pick for a European buyer: alfaview. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.

alfaview
Zoom
What it is
German HD video conferencing with EU-only hosting and ISO 27001 certification for universities and public authorities.
Cloud video conferencing and online meeting platform.
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇺🇸 US · 2011
EU data residency
Yes, for all customersGermany (EU)
Available on some plansEU data residency is available for Enterprise and Education customers.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001:2017
ISO 27001
Price from
€1/mo
$149.90/yr
Free plan
No
Yes
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
No
No
Integrations
Outlook, YouTube (streaming), Twitch (streaming), Custom integrations via API and PHP-SDK, Single Sign-On (higher-tier plans) +1
Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, Salesforce, Zoom Apps

Where each one wins

alfaview

Strengths

  • +Clean, intuitive interface that requires minimal onboarding and reduces user fatigue
  • +Stable, high-quality video and lip-synchronous audio for groups of 20 to 100+ participants in real time
  • +Comprehensive feature set including live transcription, translation, file sharing, recording, breakout rooms, whiteboard, VIP highlighting, and permanent virtual rooms
  • +Full GDPR compliance and ISO 27001 certification for data protection and security
  • +Efficient administration with batch operations, CSV import for invitations, and MSI packages for corporate deployment
  • +Supports large-scale meetings with moderator controls such as access revocation and speaker highlighting
  • +Cost-effective alternative to tools like Skype, with no recurring pricing complaints
  • +New welcome screen and detailed documentation simplify onboarding

Limitations

  • −Limited recurring critiques in available reviews; no prominent drawbacks identified
  • −No significant feature gaps or support issues reported by users

Zoom

Strengths

  • +Reliable video and audio quality
  • +Easy to use for participants
  • +Strong collaboration features
  • +Scalable for large organizations

Limitations

  • −Security concerns in the past
  • −Limited free tier features
  • −Occasional performance issues with large meetings
  • −Complex admin settings

Data residency & compliance

alfaview
Zoom
EU data residency
Yes, for all customersGermany (EU)
Available on some plansEU data residency is available for Enterprise and Education customers.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
DPA
Published →
Published →
Sub-processors
Listed →
Listed →
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001:2017
ISO 27001

Pricing

alfaview

  • One €1 + VAT per room/license per month (annual billing)1 fixed room + 1 ad-hoc & scheduled meeting room · Up to 100 participants per room · 50 breakout rooms per room
  • Professional €3.25 + VAT per room/license per month (annual billing)Unlimited bookable rooms/licenses · Up to 300 participants per room · 2 parallel meetings (fixed room + meeting room)
  • Premium €8.25 + VAT per month (annual billing)Unlimited bookable rooms/licenses · All features included · Enhanced support options
  • Enterprise On request Custom tool development and infrastructure integration · Support for over 500 participants per room · Private streaming platform for 10,000+ participants

Prices are per room/license and exclude VAT. Annual billing applies for all plans except Enterprise.

Zoom

  • Basic Free per meetingUp to 100 participants · 40-minute limit on group meetings · Unlimited 1:1 meetings
  • Pro $149.90 per year per licenseUp to 100 participants · 30-hour meeting duration · 1 GB cloud recording storage
  • Business $199.90 per year per licenseUp to 300 participants · 30-hour meeting duration · Cloud recording transcripts
  • Enterprise On request per year per licenseUp to 1,000 participants · Unlimited cloud storage · Dedicated customer success manager

Pricing varies by region and plan. Enterprise pricing is custom and requires a quote.

Features

alfaview

Platform Availability
Native apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, iPadOS, and Android, Full functionality in web browsers, Support for second camera feeds
Communication & Interaction
Video and audio transmission with noise and echo cancellation, Screen sharing with audio for unlimited participants, Group chat and private messages, Hand-raise, VIP highlighting, and video pop-out
Collaboration & Tools
Whiteboard with download option, Toolbox for integrating external tools (file sharing, polls, scheduling, web links), File sharing and document management within alfaview, Anonymous polling and voting tools
Moderation & Room Management
Moderator rights and passcode protection for rooms, Waiting room and breakout rooms (up to 50 per room), Attendance reports and structured room hierarchy, Revoking room access for participants
Security & Compliance
Two-factor authentication, Encryption according to BSI guidelines, ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certifications, Single Sign-On (available in higher-tier plans)

Zoom

Meetings & Webinars
Host up to 1,000 video participants, 49 videos on screen simultaneously, Virtual backgrounds, Breakout rooms
Collaboration Tools
Team chat with file sharing, Whiteboarding, Polls and Q&A, Calendar integrations
Security & Compliance
End-to-end encryption for meetings, Password protection, Waiting room, Role-based user permissions
Integrations
Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, Salesforce
Admin & Management
Single sign-on (SSO), User activity reports, Device management, Custom branding
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