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Pexip vs Zoom

Last updated June 2026

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

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

Pexip
Zoom
What it is
Norwegian enterprise video platform with EU-only hosting and native Microsoft Teams, Zoom and Cisco integration.
not established
Headquarters
🇳🇴 NO
🇺🇸 US
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
not established
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
not established
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001:2013, ISO/IEC 27017, ISO/IEC 27018, ISO/IEC 27701
not established
Price from
No
not established
Free plan
No
not established
Open Source
No
not established
Ratings
GETAPP 4.4/5 (128)
No
Integrations
Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, Webex, Skype for Business +4
not established

We have not yet completed our own research on Zoom; rows above show only what we can evidence. Check the vendor for specifics.

Where each one wins

Pexip

Strengths

  • +Strong interoperability across platforms (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco, Poly SIP devices) without compatibility issues
  • +Simple setup and intuitive meeting join process, including for non-IT users and meeting room systems
  • +High-quality, stable video and audio performance, even under challenging network conditions
  • +Responsive and helpful customer support with consistent core teams for cloud and self-hosted services
  • +Robust security features, including end-to-end encryption and role-based access controls
  • +Scalable management interface with easy upgrades and bulk endpoint activation for large deployments
  • +Useful meeting controls, screen sharing, and integration with calendaring and messaging apps
  • +Support for legacy codecs and devices

Limitations

  • −User interface perceived as outdated and less intuitive compared to competitors
  • −Complexity for non-technical users due to overwhelming number of options
  • −Limited customization options for workflows and meeting room management

Zoom

Review sentiment not yet compiled.

Data residency & compliance

Pexip
Zoom
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
not established
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
not established
DPA
Published →
not established
Sub-processors
Listed →
not established
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001:2013, ISO/IEC 27017, ISO/IEC 27018, ISO/IEC 27701
No

Features

Pexip

Video Conferencing & Interoperability
Native one-touch join for Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, and Webex, MTR (Microsoft Teams Rooms) compatibility for third-party meeting platforms, High-quality alternative to Direct Guest Join for external participants, Support for Skype for Business and legacy video conferencing systems
Security & Compliance
End-to-end encryption for secure meetings, Compliance with GDPR and other data protection regulations, Flexible deployment options (cloud, on-premises, hybrid), ISO 27001-certified data processing
Integration & Customization
APIs for custom integrations and workflows, Calendar integrations (Microsoft Outlook, Google Calendar), Streaming to YouTube and other platforms, Integration with EPIC EHR systems (healthcare sector)
Deployment & Scalability
Supports cloud, on-premises, and hybrid deployment models, Scalable for small teams to large enterprises, Remote installation and customization services available, Licensing based on concurrent calls or room devices

Zoom

Feature breakdown not yet compiled.

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