Proton Meet vs Microsoft Teams

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

Microsoft Teams

Strengths

• +Seamless integration with Microsoft 365 apps
• +Reliable performance for large-scale deployments
• +Comprehensive admin and compliance tools
• +Strong collaboration features for remote teams

Limitations

• −Steep learning curve for advanced features
• −Complex licensing and pricing structure
• −Occasional performance issues with large meetings
• −Limited customization for non-Microsoft integrations

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.

Microsoft Teams

• Microsoft Teams Free Free No time limitLimited meeting duration · Limited cloud storage · Basic chat and collaboration
• Teams Essentials $4.00 Per user per monthUnlimited group meetings up to 30 hours · 10 GB cloud storage per user · Anytime phone and web support
• Microsoft 365 Business Basic with Teams $6.00 Per user per monthWeb and mobile versions of Office apps · 1 TB cloud storage per user · Standard security and compliance features
• Microsoft 365 Business Standard with Teams $12.50 Per user per monthDesktop versions of Office apps with premium features · 1 TB cloud storage per user · Advanced security and compliance features
• Microsoft 365 Business Premium with Teams $22.00 Per user per monthAll Business Standard features · Advanced threat protection · Device management and security
• Microsoft 365 F1 with Teams $2.25 Per user per monthFirstline Worker-focused features · Limited Office app access · Basic security and compliance
• Microsoft 365 F3 with Teams $8.00 Per user per monthFirstline Worker-focused features · Full Office app access · Advanced security and compliance

Prices are per user per month and may vary by country and currency. Confirm local pricing and terms with Microsoft.

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)

Microsoft Teams

Chat and messaging

Individual, group, and channel conversations, Persistent chat history, Rich text formatting and file sharing, Messaging APIs for custom integrations

Meetings and collaboration

HD video and audio meetings, Screen sharing and whiteboard, Meeting recordings and transcripts, Team workspaces with file collaboration

Calling

Teams Phone with PSTN connectivity, Calling Plans, Operator Connect, or Direct Routing, Voicemail and call queues, Call analytics and reporting

Administration and compliance

Centralized admin center for user and policy management, Data loss prevention (DLP) and retention policies, eDiscovery and legal hold, Audit logs and compliance reports