tech from europe
vsSkype

ClickMeeting vs Skype

Last updated October 2026

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

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

What it is
Polish webinar platform with EU hosting and end-to-end encryption for up to 10,000 attendees.
Offers voice, video, and instant messaging over the internet.
Headquarters
🇵🇱 PL
🇺🇸 US · 2003
EU data residency
Yes, for all customersEEA (France, Germany, Poland)
not established
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
not established
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001:2022
No
Price from
€31.92/mo
No
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
Stripe, PayPal, PayU, Zapier, Keap +16
No

Where each one wins

ClickMeeting

Strengths

  • +Intuitive, user-friendly interface requiring minimal training, even for non-technical users
  • +High reliability and stable performance, including for large webinars with 150+ participants
  • +Responsive and helpful customer support with human agents, not bots
  • +Strong recording capabilities with easy sharing options for webinars and training sessions
  • +Cross-device and browser accessibility with multilingual interface options
  • +Effective interactive tools such as polls, Q&A, chat, and automated reminders
  • +Affordable pricing, particularly valued by non-profits and educational institutions

Limitations

  • −Limited branding and customization options, including email templates and graphic editing
  • −Additional costs for recording storage, which some users find restrictive
  • −Occasional technical issues, such as connectivity problems or browser-specific streaming errors

Skype

Strengths

  • +Widely recognized for ease of use
  • +Reliable for international calls

Limitations

  • −Privacy concerns due to data collection practices
  • −Limited advanced features in free tier

Data residency & compliance

ClickMeeting
Skype
EU data residency
Yes, for all customersEEA (France, Germany, Poland)
not established
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
not established
DPA
not established
Sub-processors
not established
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001:2022
No

Pricing

ClickMeeting

  • Live €31.92 per month (billed annually)Up to 1,000 attendees · Paid events and donations · 3 additional logins
  • Automated €42 per month (billed annually)All Live plan features · Automated and on-demand webinars · Automated reminders and follow-ups
  • Enterprise On request Up to 10,000 attendees · Dedicated advisor · White label option

Prices vary based on attendee count and add-ons. Monthly billing available at higher rates. Nonprofit discounts on request.

Skype

No published pricing we could verify.

Pricing details not publicly listed in the provided research.

Features

ClickMeeting

Event Types
Live webinars, Paid webinars, Automated webinars, Online meetings
Knowledge Sharing & Collaboration
Edu mode (focus and privacy), Breakout rooms (up to 20 rooms, 40 participants each), Surveys and polls, Virtual whiteboard (collaboration for up to 40 people)
E-Learning & Certificates
Secure virtual classrooms, Certificates of attendance, Automated certificate delivery
Monetization & Payments
Paid webinars with Stripe, PayPal, PayU, Discount codes and ticket promotions, Donations, Paywall for on-demand webinars
Lead Generation & Promotion
Lead generation forms, CTA buttons, Waiting room with agenda, Custom branding and personalized invitations

Skype

Communication
Voice calls, Video calls, Instant messaging, Group chats
Accessibility
Cross-platform support, Mobile and desktop apps, Screen sharing