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Tixeo vs Google Meet

Last updated October 2026

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

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

What it is
French video conferencing with ANSSI-certified end-to-end encryption and EU-only hosting.
Hosts video meetings with integrated collaboration tools.
Headquarters
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EU data residency
Yes, for all customersMainland France (Strasbourg, Roubaix, Gravelines)
Available on some plansEU data residency is available for Google Workspace Enterprise plans on request.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
CSPN (ANSSI), France Cybersecurity Label, NIS 2 Compliant, DORA Compliant
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, ISO/IEC 27701
Price from
No
No
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
Outlook (calendar integration), SIP room systems
Google Calendar, Google Drive, Gmail, Microsoft Outlook, Slack +1

Where each one wins

Tixeo

Strengths

  • +High-level security with true end-to-end encryption certified by ANSSI, suitable for compliance-heavy sectors
  • +Reliable, high-definition audio and video quality with stable performance
  • +User-friendly interface balancing simplicity and advanced features for quick adoption
  • +Comprehensive collaboration tools including screen sharing, breakout rooms, and recording
  • +Cross-platform compatibility across Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux

Limitations

  • βˆ’Some advanced features feel less polished compared to mainstream conferencing tools
  • βˆ’Interface may appear formal and less intuitive for first-time users, requiring brief onboarding
  • βˆ’No free version available, limiting accessibility for some users

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

Tixeo
Google Meet
EU data residency
Yes, for all customersMainland France (Strasbourg, Roubaix, Gravelines)
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
DPA
not established
Sub-processors
not established
not established
Certifications
CSPN (ANSSI), France Cybersecurity Label, NIS 2 Compliant, DORA Compliant
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, ISO/IEC 27701

Features

Tixeo

Video & Audio Quality
HD video conferencing, UltraHD video resolution, Crystal-clear audio, Smart bandwidth management for stable connections
Security & Compliance
End-to-end encryption (E2EE) for audio, video, data, screen sharing, messaging, and file transfer, CSPN-certified by the French Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI), GDPR, NIS2, and DORA compliant, Protection against extraterritorial laws
Collaboration & Meeting Management
Screen sharing with remote control, Virtual backgrounds and customizable layouts, Meeting recording and encrypted file sharing, Breakout rooms and webinar registration
Deployment & Infrastructure
Cloud service (TixeoCloud) with EU hosting, Private managed cloud (TixeoPrivateCloud), On-premise solution (TixeoServer), High availability with redundant infrastructure
Additional Features
Custom branding for meetings, Recording, transcription, and AI-powered summaries, Inbound and outbound phone calls, Interoperability with SIP room systems

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