Proton Meet vs Zoom

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

Zoom

Strengths

• +Reliable video and audio quality
• +Easy to use for participants
• +Strong collaboration features
• +Scalable for large organizations

Limitations

• −Security concerns in the past
• −Limited free tier features
• −Occasional performance issues with large meetings
• −Complex admin settings

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.

Zoom

• Basic Free per meetingUp to 100 participants · 40-minute limit on group meetings · Unlimited 1:1 meetings
• Pro $149.90 per year per licenseUp to 100 participants · 30-hour meeting duration · 1 GB cloud recording storage
• Business $199.90 per year per licenseUp to 300 participants · 30-hour meeting duration · Cloud recording transcripts
• Enterprise On request per year per licenseUp to 1,000 participants · Unlimited cloud storage · Dedicated customer success manager

Pricing varies by region and plan. Enterprise pricing is custom and requires a quote.

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)

Zoom

Meetings & Webinars

Host up to 1,000 video participants, 49 videos on screen simultaneously, Virtual backgrounds, Breakout rooms

Collaboration Tools

Team chat with file sharing, Whiteboarding, Polls and Q&A, Calendar integrations

Security & Compliance

End-to-end encryption for meetings, Password protection, Waiting room, Role-based user permissions

Integrations

Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, Salesforce

Admin & Management

Single sign-on (SSO), User activity reports, Device management, Custom branding