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Stackfield vs Zoom

Last updated October 2026

Looking for a European alternative to Zoom? 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 — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.

Stackfield
Zoom
What it is
All-in-one German workspace for tasks, team chat and video calls, end-to-end encrypted
Cloud video conferencing and online meeting platform.
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇺🇸 US · 2011
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency is available for Enterprise and Education customers.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018
ISO 27001
Price from
€9/user/mo
$149.90/yr
Free plan
No
Yes
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
G2 4.3/5 (14) · CAPTERRA 4.8/5 (10) · OMR 4.8/5 (154)
No
Integrations
Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive / Office 365, Microsoft Teams +8
Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, Salesforce, Zoom Apps

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

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

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

Data residency & compliance

Stackfield
Zoom
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency is available for Enterprise and Education customers.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
DPA
Published →
Published →
Sub-processors
not established
Listed →
Certifications
ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018
ISO 27001

Pricing

Stackfield

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

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

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.

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)

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
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