Digital Samba vs Skype
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Skype? 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
Offers voice, video, and instant messaging over the internet.
Headquarters
🇪🇸 ES
🇺🇸 US · 2003
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
not established
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
not established
Certifications
No
No
Price from
€99/mo
No
Free plan
Yes
No
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
Vimeo, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, Cloudflare +5
No
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
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
Digital Samba
Skype
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
not established
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
not established
Certifications
No
No
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.
Skype
No published pricing we could verify.
Pricing details not publicly listed in the provided research.
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)
Skype
- Communication
- Voice calls, Video calls, Instant messaging, Group chats
- Accessibility
- Cross-platform support, Mobile and desktop apps, Screen sharing