Proton Meet vs Google Meet

Proton Meet

Strengths

• +Genuine end-to-end encryption (MLS protocol) ensures no third party, including Proton, can access meeting content
• +Clean, polished interface with intuitive controls and no download required for meeting creation
• +Solid call quality and connection stability despite encryption overhead
• +Seamless integration with Proton ecosystem (Mail, Calendar, Pass) for enhanced productivity and security
• +Open-source codebase builds trust and transparency among users
• +Useful features including screen sharing, built-in chat, noise cancellation, and remote control
• +Automated workflows and easy migration tools simplify team onboarding and offboarding

Limitations

• −Feature set perceived as simpler or more limited compared to established platforms like Zoom or Microsoft Teams
• −Free tier includes participant and duration limits; premium plans may be seen as costly relative to feature scope
• −External participants may hesitate to join due to unfamiliarity with the platform

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

Proton Meet

• Meet Free $0 per monthUp to 50 participants per meeting · 60-minute meeting duration · Up to 5 meeting links per day
• Meet Professional $7.99 per user / month (billed annually)Up to 100 participants per meeting · 24-hour meeting duration · Unlimited meetings per day
• Workspace Standard $12.99 per user / month (billed annually)Includes Meet Professional features · 1 TB storage per user · 15 custom email domains
• Workspace Premium $19.99 per user / month (billed annually)Includes Workspace Standard features · Up to 250 participants per meeting · 3 TB storage per user

Monthly billing available at higher rates. Prices in USD.

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.

Proton Meet

Privacy & Security

End-to-end encryption for audio, video, screen sharing, and chat using the Messaging Layer Security (MLS) protocol, Zero-knowledge server architecture with strict access controls, No data collection, tracking, or use for AI training, Compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II

Meetings & Collaboration

Host or join meetings with up to 50 participants (free plan), 100 (Meet Professional), or 250 (Workspace Premium), Meeting duration: 1 hour (free), 24 hours (paid plans), Unlimited meetings per day on paid plans, Screen sharing, built-in end-to-end encrypted chat, and emoji reactions

Scheduling & Access

Persistent meeting rooms with permanent links, Meeting scheduling and appointment booking via Proton Calendar integration, Add Meet links to Google Calendar and Microsoft Outlook, Join meetings without a Proton account (up to 4 participants for instant calls)

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