Digital Samba vs Google Meet
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Google Meet? Here's how Digital Samba compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Digital Samba. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
Embeddable, end-to-end encrypted video calls hosted exclusively on EU servers
Hosts video meetings with integrated collaboration tools.
Headquarters
🇪🇸 ES
🇺🇸 US
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency is available for Google Workspace Enterprise plans on request.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
No
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, ISO/IEC 27701
Price from
€99/mo
No
Free plan
Yes
No
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
Vimeo, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, Cloudflare +5
Google Calendar, Google Drive, Gmail, Microsoft Outlook, Slack +1
Where each one wins
Digital Samba
Strengths
- +Reliable, high-quality video and audio performance with minimal disruptions
- +Browser-based access without downloads or installations, enabling quick and easy use
- +Strong security measures and full GDPR compliance for data protection and privacy
- +Comprehensive core features including screen sharing, recording, live chat, and webinar capabilities
- +Effective integration into workflows, particularly in healthcare and education sectors
- +Responsive customer support that resolves issues promptly
- +Customizable branding and embedding options for white-label solutions
Limitations
- −Interface can be unintuitive, with a noticeable learning curve for non-technical users
- −Limited customization options compared to competitors, especially for advanced use cases
- −Occasional audio issues and missing advanced collaboration features
Google Meet
Strengths
- +Seamless integration with Google Workspace
- +High-quality video and audio
- +Supports large participant counts
- +Reliable performance
Limitations
- −Limited customization options
- −Requires Google account for full features
- −Privacy concerns due to data collection
- −No EU data residency by default
Data residency & compliance
Digital Samba
Google Meet
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency is available for Google Workspace Enterprise plans on request.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
Certifications
No
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, ISO/IEC 27701
Pricing
Digital Samba
- Digital Samba Free (End Users) €0 Free, no strings attachedUnlimited video calls · Feature-rich platform · Free account registration
- Digital Samba Embedded Start €0 per month (10,000 participation minutes included)Basic exploration · HD video · Mobile compatible
- Digital Samba Embedded Create €99 per month (25,000 participation minutes included)Cloud recordings · Transcriptions · Logo & colour branding
- Digital Samba Embedded Launch €372 per month (100,000 participation minutes included)CNAME white labelling · Stronger market presence
- Digital Samba Embedded Grow €1,700 per month (500,000 participation minutes included)Full HD video · Private Slack channel · Dedicated account manager
- Digital Samba Embedded Scale €3,000 per month (~1,000,000 participation minutes included)Highest level of customer service · Dedicated account manager
- Digital Samba Embedded Thrive €14,000 per month (5,000,000 participation minutes included)Unlimited concurrent sessions · 2,000+ concurrent users
- Digital Samba Embedded Expand €26,000 per month (10,000,000 participation minutes included)All extras · Highest volume, economies of scale
Pricing for Digital Samba Embedded is usage-based (€0.0026 per minute beyond included minutes). Telephony (PSTN dial-in) is billed separately from the Grow plan.
Google Meet
No published pricing we could verify.
Pricing is tied to Google Workspace plans; exact figures vary by region and plan. See Google Workspace pricing for details.
Features
Digital Samba
- Video & Audio Quality
- High-quality video with adaptive network adjustment, HD video quality (in higher plans), Full HD video quality (Grow plan), Bandwidth management
- Collaboration & Interaction
- Screen sharing, Whiteboard with drawing and markup tools, Breakout rooms with timers, recording, and custom roles, Group and private chat
- Meeting Management & Control
- Participant list with attendee management, Role and permission management, Waiting room/lobby for guest control, Pre-join screen for mic/camera check
- Security & Privacy
- End-to-end encryption, TLS encryption for data in transit, Anonymised user IDs, Token-based security with session control
- Recording & Streaming
- Cloud recordings with access anytime, Restreamer for live streaming to YouTube, Cloudflare, Vimeo, LinkedIn, and custom RTMP destinations, AI transcriptions (post-meeting full transcript), AI captions (live captions)
Google Meet
- Meeting Management
- Schedule meetings via Google Calendar, Join via browser or mobile app, Support for up to 1,000 participants, Live captions and transcripts
- Collaboration Tools
- Screen sharing, Whiteboard integration, Chat and polls, Breakout rooms
- Security & Compliance
- End-to-end encryption for meetings, Two-factor authentication, Compliance with GDPR, Data Processing Agreement (DPA) available