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Proton Meet vs Skype

Last updated October 2026

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

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

Proton Meet
Skype
What it is
Swiss video calls with end-to-end encryption and EU-hosted servers, open-source and GDPR-compliant.
Offers voice, video, and instant messaging over the internet.
Headquarters
🇨🇭 CH
🇺🇸 US · 2003
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
not established
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
not established
Certifications
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
No
Price from
$7.99/user/mo
No
Free plan
Yes
No
Open Source
Yes
No
Ratings
No
No
Integrations
Proton Calendar, Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook Calendar, Proton Mail, Proton Drive +5
No

Where each one wins

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

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

Proton Meet
Skype
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 27001, SOC 2 Type II
No

Pricing

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.

Skype

No published pricing we could verify.

Pricing details not publicly listed in the provided research.

Features

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)

Skype

Communication
Voice calls, Video calls, Instant messaging, Group chats
Accessibility
Cross-platform support, Mobile and desktop apps, Screen sharing
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