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Convay vs Zoom

Last updated October 2026

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

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

Convay
Zoom
What it is
Finnish enterprise video platform with EU-only data processing for up to 10 000 participants
Cloud video conferencing and online meeting platform.
Headquarters
🇫🇮 FI
🇺🇸 US · 2011
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency is available for Enterprise and Education customers.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO 27001
Price from
$9.99/user/mo
$149.90/yr
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
GETAPP 4/5 (140)
No
Integrations
No
Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, Salesforce, Zoom Apps

Where each one wins

Convay

Strengths

  • +Intuitive and user-friendly interface that simplifies project management and team collaboration
  • +Straightforward onboarding process with quick setup and easy workflow configuration
  • +Clear, well-organized communication features that reduce chaos and enhance collaboration
  • +Reliable real-time data synchronization for seamless teamwork without delays
  • +Region-locked workspaces and cross-region project hubs support compliance for global regulated teams
  • +AI-powered meeting summaries automatically capture key discussion points and action items
  • +Smooth and reliable screen sharing for effective remote communication and presentations

Limitations

  • −Mobile app performance can be slow, particularly during large meetings
  • −Limited third-party integrations compared to competitors like Microsoft Teams or Zoom
  • −Initial UI navigation may be confusing for new users, indicating a learning curve

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

Convay
Zoom
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
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
not established
Listed →
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO 27001

Pricing

Convay

  • Convay Free $0 per user / monthUnlimited meetings (up to 55 minutes each) · Up to 100 participants per meeting · Interactive whiteboard and live annotation tools
  • Convay Pro (annual billing) $9.99 per user / monthUp to 30-hour meetings · Up to 150 participants · Local and cloud recording
  • Convay Pro (monthly billing) $11.99 per user / monthUp to 30-hour meetings · Up to 150 participants · Local and cloud recording
  • Convay Business (annual billing) $16.99 per user / monthUp to 300 participants · AI-powered meeting minutes with customizable formats (max 20/month) · 15 GB secure cloud storage per user
  • Convay Business (monthly billing) $19.99 per user / monthUp to 300 participants · AI-powered meeting minutes with customizable formats (max 20/month) · 15 GB secure cloud storage per user
  • Enterprise On request Customizable meeting hours and participant limits · Unlimited AI companion and cloud storage · Custom branding options

Pricing is per active user per month. Annual billing offers a discount. Free trial or Proof-of-Concept available for qualified organizations (government, education, 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

Convay

Unified Communications
Video conferencing with up to 300 participants, Large-scale meetings (Big Meeting), Automation for in-person meetings, Integrated chat for one-to-one and group communication
AI Suite
AI-generated meeting minutes, AI-powered transcription, Automatic extraction of action items, Multilingual meeting support
Enterprise-Grade Security
Digital sovereignty and data residency controls, End-to-end encryption (E2EE) with AES-256, Granular admin controls and RBAC management, Secure user provisioning and two-factor authentication
Meeting & Collaboration Tools
Interactive whiteboard and live annotations, Screen sharing, breakout rooms, and multi-share, Virtual backgrounds, polling, and live reactions, Host controls (co-host assignment, meeting locking, participant management)
Organization & Administration
Centralized organization and user management, Team and department management, Analytics and reporting, Device management controls

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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