Vectera vs Google Meet
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Google Meet? Here's how Vectera compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Vectera. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
Secure video meetings with built-in whiteboard and AI summary, Belgian, GDPR-compliant.
Hosts video meetings with integrated collaboration tools.
Headquarters
🇧🇪 BE
🇺🇸 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, SOC 2, HIPAA
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, ISO/IEC 27701
Price from
$30/mo
No
Free plan
Yes
No
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
Teamleader, HubSpot, CRM systems, Document Management Systems (DMS), Analytics tools +8
Google Calendar, Google Drive, Gmail, Microsoft Outlook, Slack +1
Where each one wins
Vectera
Strengths
- +Browser-based with no downloads required, ensuring quick and frictionless access for clients
- +Intuitive and user-friendly interface that simplifies navigation and adoption
- +Stable video calls with consistently good picture quality, outperforming some competitors
- +Real-time collaboration tools such as whiteboarding, co-browsing, and document annotation
- +Persistent meeting rooms that retain files and recordings for seamless ongoing client interactions
- +Easy call recording with near-instant availability of recordings after meetings
- +Strong calendar integration with Google Calendar, Office365, and iCloud, including time zone detection and buffer times
- +Responsive and helpful customer support that resolves issues efficiently
Limitations
- −Occasional lag or connectivity issues during video calls, particularly with larger groups or weaker networks
- −Limited storage capacity for recordings and meeting room content, prompting user requests for expansion
- −Calendar integration could offer more flexibility, especially for handling multiple time zones
Google Meet
Strengths
- +Seamless integration with Google Workspace
- +High-quality video and audio
- +Supports large participant counts
- +Reliable performance
Limitations
- −Limited customization options
- −Requires Google account for full features
- −Privacy concerns due to data collection
- −No EU data residency by default
Data residency & compliance
Vectera
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 — data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
Sub-processors
not established
not established
Certifications
ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, ISO/IEC 27701
Pricing
Vectera
- Free $0 per host / month1 meeting room · Unlimited 1-on-1 meetings · Whiteboarding and screen sharing
- Pro $30 per host / monthUnlimited meeting rooms · Group meetings · Local & cloud recordings
- Business $55 per host / monthAll Pro features · Co-browsing · Advanced team scheduling
Pricing varies by currency (e.g., €22/host/month for Pro plan in Euro). All plans include a 14-day free trial without credit card.
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
Vectera
- Scheduling
- Advanced group scheduling with team management, 1-click calendar connection (Office 365, Google Calendar, iCloud, Exchange), Define bookable hours, buffer time, and public availability, Share booking link or embed on website
- Meetings
- Branded video meetings on custom domain (Pro plan and above), Meeting room templates for structured conversations, HD video streaming with chat, screen sharing, and recording, Multi-device support
- Collaboration
- Whiteboarding for drawing and idea sharing, Co-browsing in a shared browser without app installs, Document annotation, Save notes, documents, and chats for follow-up
- AI & Follow-up
- AI-generated meeting notes and summaries, Clear overview of decisions and action points, One-click follow-up email with summary and action points
- Security & Compliance
- End-to-end encrypted video streams, Enterprise-grade security standards
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