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Stackfield vs Google Meet

Last updated October 2026

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

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

What it is
All-in-one German workspace for tasks, team chat and video calls, end-to-end encrypted
Hosts video meetings with integrated collaboration tools.
Headquarters
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency is available for Google Workspace Enterprise plans on request.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, ISO/IEC 27701
Price from
€9/user/mo
No
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive / Office 365, Microsoft Teams +8
Google Calendar, Google Drive, Gmail, Microsoft Outlook, Slack +1

Where each one wins

Stackfield

Strengths

  • +Clean, intuitive interface with minimal learning curve and straightforward onboarding
  • +End-to-end encryption and strict EU data residency (Germany-only servers, no non-EU access)
  • +All-in-one collaboration suite: tasks, chat, video calls, file sharing and whiteboards in one tool
  • +Fast performance and responsive user interface
  • +Perceived as cost-effective for the feature set

Limitations

  • βˆ’Limited global adoption and brand recognition outside Europe, leading to resistance from users of established tools like Slack or Teams
  • βˆ’Mobile app lacks functionality and user-friendliness compared to desktop experience
  • βˆ’Customization options are restricted
  • βˆ’Pricing structure may not clearly communicate value for all features (e.g., Kanban or list views)

Google Meet

Strengths

  • +Seamless integration with Google Workspace
  • +High-quality video and audio
  • +Supports large participant counts
  • +Reliable performance

Limitations

  • βˆ’Limited customization options
  • βˆ’Requires Google account for full features
  • βˆ’Privacy concerns due to data collection
  • βˆ’No EU data residency by default

Data residency & compliance

Stackfield
Google Meet
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency is available for Google Workspace Enterprise plans on request.
Transfer mechanism
Not required β€” data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
Sub-processors
not established
not established
Certifications
ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, ISO/IEC 27701

Pricing

Stackfield

  • Starter €9 per user/month (annual, min. 5 users) billed annuallyUp to 10 users Β· Max 3 rooms Β· 6 GB storage
  • Business €14 per user/month (annual, min. 5 users) billed annuallyUnlimited users and rooms Β· 6 GB storage
  • Premium €18 per user/month (annual, min. 5 users) billed annuallyVideo conferencing (up to 30 participants) Β· Whiteboards and Office file previews Β· Project portfolios and PERT charts
  • Enterprise €28 per user/month (annual, min. 5 users) billed annuallySSO (SAML/Active Directory) Β· YubiKey 2FA Β· REST API provisioning
  • Self-Hosted / On-Premise On request customFull control over data Β· Custom deployment

All prices exclude VAT. 17% discount for annual billing. 14-day free trial available.

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.

Features

Stackfield

Task & Project Management
List, Kanban, Gantt, and PERT chart views, Subtasks, custom fields, checklists, and task templates, Milestones, dependencies, automatic scheduling, and critical path tracking, Built-in time tracking and global reports
Team Communication & Meetings
Real-time group chat, 1:1 messages, and threaded discussions, Audio/video conferencing (up to 30 participants), screen sharing, and emoji reactions, Meeting room planning and external scheduling, Interactive polls
Knowledge & Document Management
Central file library with version history, Preview for Microsoft Office and OpenOffice files, Real-time whiteboards with drawing, shapes, and text, Rich text editor and document templates
Calendar & Work Organization
Personal 'My Week' and 'Everything' views, Shared team calendars and appointment scheduling, External calendar subscriptions via iCal/WebCal
Administration, Security & Compliance
Client-side end-to-end encryption, ISO 27001/27017/27018 and BSI C5 certified hosting in Germany, Granular permissions (Member, Admin, Guest, External), IP whitelisting, 2FA (Authenticator Apps, YubiKey), SSO (SAML/Active Directory)

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