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Tixeo vs Zoom

Last updated October 2026

Looking for a European alternative to Zoom? 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.
Cloud video conferencing and online meeting platform.
Headquarters
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· FR
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Β· 2011
EU data residency
Yes, for all customersMainland France (Strasbourg, Roubaix, Gravelines)
Available on some plansEU data residency is available for Enterprise and Education customers.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
CSPN (ANSSI), France Cybersecurity Label, NIS 2 Compliant, DORA Compliant
ISO 27001
Price from
No
$149.90/yr
Free plan
No
Yes
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
Outlook (calendar integration), SIP room systems
Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, Salesforce, Zoom Apps

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

Zoom

Strengths

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

Limitations

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

Data residency & compliance

Tixeo
Zoom
EU data residency
Yes, for all customersMainland France (Strasbourg, Roubaix, Gravelines)
Available on some plansEU data residency is available for Enterprise and Education customers.
Transfer mechanism
Not required β€” data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
DPA
not established
Sub-processors
not established
Certifications
CSPN (ANSSI), France Cybersecurity Label, NIS 2 Compliant, DORA Compliant
ISO 27001

Pricing

Tixeo

No published pricing we could verify.

Pricing is custom and provided on request. No publicly listed plans or fixed prices.

Zoom

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

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

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

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