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Whereby

🇳🇴 NO · Free plan · paid from $10.99/mo

4.3/5· 11,696 reviews across 4 portals

Browser-based video meetings from Norway, no app, no logins, EU-hosted.

EU hostedGDPRFree planISO 27001
Whereby runs video calls directly in any browser, removing the need for apps or guest logins. Each room keeps its permanent link for recurring meetings, and hosts can add custom branding. Data is processed exclusively on EU servers with ISO 27001 certification. A free plan is available; paid plans follow per-user pricing.

Replaces

Whereby is sought as a European alternative to:

Features

Video Meetings & Conferencing

  • Browser-based video calls without downloads or installations
  • Up to 50 participants in meetings (Business plan beta)
  • Unlimited meeting duration on Pro and Business plans
  • Screen sharing, breakout groups, and co-location groups for hybrid meetings
  • Waiting rooms, emoji reactions, and in-meeting chat
  • Meeting recording with unlimited storage on Pro and Business plans
  • Virtual backgrounds, noise reduction, and custom branding (Pro/Business)

Embedded Video Call API & SDK

  • Integration of customizable video calls into websites, products, or apps
  • Pre-built UI for rapid deployment and browser SDK with React hooks
  • Features: screen sharing, pre-call checks, live chat, waiting rooms, recording
  • Custom branding and secure, individual meeting rooms
  • Assistants (AI agents) for real-time automation (Closed Beta, Enterprise)
  • GDPR-compliant, end-to-end encrypted, and scalable

Collaboration Tools in Meetings

  • Google Docs integration for real-time document collaboration
  • Trello boards for project management inside meeting rooms
  • YouTube video sharing for synchronized viewing
  • Miro whiteboard integration for visual collaboration

Calendar & Scheduling

  • Google Calendar integration via Chrome extension for scheduling Whereby meetings
  • Automated Whereby meeting link insertion with Cronofy and Vyte
  • Calendar synchronization for seamless meeting planning

Security & Compliance

  • End-to-end encryption for all meetings
  • GDPR and HIPAA compliance
  • ISO 27001 certification
  • Secure, individual meeting rooms with unique URLs

Pricing

Free
$0 per month
  • 1 host, 1 room URL
  • Up to 4 attendees per meeting
  • Meetings limited to 30 minutes
  • Screen sharing and emoji reactions
Pro
$10.99 per host / month (17% discount with annual billing)
  • 3 room URLs
  • Up to 100 attendees per meeting
  • Unlimited meeting duration
  • Custom branding and unlimited recording
Business
$13.99 per host / month (17% discount with annual billing, min. 3 hosts)
  • Unlimited room URLs
  • Up to 200 attendees per meeting
  • Shared and flex rooms, custom subdomain
  • User administration and calendar integration

Pricing varies with annual billing (17% savings). Business plan requires a minimum of 3 hosts.

EU Trust Profile

5 of 9 criteria verified with evidence, last checked 2026-08-03. Every ✓ links to its source.

  • Data Processing Agreement (DPA)

    The Data Processing Agreement (DPA) is part of the Whereby Terms of Service and is publicly available.

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  • Trust center / security page

    Whereby provides a dedicated trust center for security and compliance information.

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  • EU data residencyIreland (EEA)

    Account information is hosted in Ireland, and European users connect to data centers within the EEA.

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  • Public sub-processor list

    The authorized sub-processors are listed in Appendix B of the DPA.

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  • ISO 27001Certified since February 2022, re-certified in 2025

    Whereby is ISO 27001 certified, demonstrating compliance with international information security standards.

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  • SOC 2

    SOC 2 Type II reports are not available or planned.

  • BSI C5not verified
  • TISAXnot verified
  • German-language supportnot verified

    German language support is available in the room settings.

Verified means: the claim was publicly documented at the linked source on the check date. The vendor's own information prevails.

Reviews

Recurring themes, synthesized from public reviews across portals.

What users value

  • Extremely simple and intuitive interface with no downloads or installations required for guests
  • High-quality video and audio, particularly well-regarded for small meetings
  • Customizable and branded virtual meeting rooms with useful features like screen sharing, breakout rooms, and chat
  • Affordable and transparent pricing, especially for small businesses, with a pay-per-room model
  • Reliable and stable connections, even on weaker networks, with minimal technical issues
  • No account creation or software installation needed for participants, reducing onboarding friction
  • Seamless integration with tools like Google Workspace, Slack, Trello, and YouTube
  • Quick meeting setup via shared links, making it accessible for non-tech-savvy users

Where users see room to improve

  • · Participant limits on free and paid plans (e.g., 4 or 12 participants) restrict use for larger meetings
  • · Lacks advanced features like built-in meeting recording (add-on), robust breakout room management, and direct file sharing
  • · Mobile apps, especially on Android, are less developed with missing features and occasional performance issues

Ratings across portals

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Integrations

Google DriveTrelloYouTubeMiroGoogle DocsGoogle CalendarCronofyVyteCal IDuQualio

Feature, pricing and integration details are based on web research (as of 2026-06-21), without guarantee, errors are possible. The vendor's website prevails.