Jami vs Proton Meet

Jami9.0Visit Proton Meet8.7Visit

Higher score Jami #4 in Encrypted Calling Apps 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Jami

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Proton Meet #7 in Encrypted Calling Apps 8.7/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Proton Meet

• Jami fits best

  Free, open-source calling across desktop and mobile

• Proton Meet fits best

  Encrypted meetings with clear participant limits

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Side by side

Feature	Jami 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Proton Meet 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.7
Ranking	#4 in Encrypted Calling Apps	#7 in Encrypted Calling Apps
Best for	Free, open-source calling across desktop and mobile	Encrypted meetings with clear participant limits
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	$7.99/user/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	1 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Jami 1/5 · Proton Meet 1/5
Video calling	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Screen sharing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Self-hosting	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Team admin controls	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Open source	✓	✓
Specs
Group call limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Platform coverage	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	End-to-end encryption with perfect forward secrecy Voice and video calls, group chats, conferencing, and screen sharing Desktop and mobile apps, linked devices, and SIP client support	End-to-end encryption covers audio, video, screen shares, and chat Free meetings support up to 50 participants for 60 minutes Paid plan adds local recording and meetings of up to 100 participants
Cons	No numeric group-call limit is stated No numeric linked-device limit is stated Support channels are email, community, and documentation	Free meetings are limited to 60 minutes and five links per day Recording is local MP4 rather than cloud-based Paid access starts at $7.99 per user monthly on annual billing
Our verdict	Jami is a free, open-source communication app for private messaging, voice and video calls, group conversations, conferencing, file sharing, and screen sharing. Its desktop and mobile coverage makes it relevant to people who want one… Read the review →	Proton Meet is an encrypted video conferencing service for individuals, teams, and organizations that need private online meetings. It protects audio, video, screen sharing, and chat with end-to-end encryption, and guests can join through… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Jami — where it wins

  • End-to-end encryption with perfect forward secrecy
  • Voice and video calls, group chats, conferencing, and screen sharing
  • Desktop and mobile apps, linked devices, and SIP client support

  Where it doesn't

  • No numeric group-call limit is stated
  • No numeric linked-device limit is stated
  • Support channels are email, community, and documentation

• Proton Meet — where it wins

  • End-to-end encryption covers audio, video, screen shares, and chat
  • Free meetings support up to 50 participants for 60 minutes
  • Paid plan adds local recording and meetings of up to 100 participants

  Where it doesn't

  • Free meetings are limited to 60 minutes and five links per day
  • Recording is local MP4 rather than cloud-based
  • Paid access starts at $7.99 per user monthly on annual billing

• Jami9.0/10 · Free plan

  Private messaging and calls with peer-to-peer architecture and SIP support.

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• Proton Meet8.7/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  Private audio, video, screen sharing, and chat, with plans for up to 100 participants.

  Visit Proton MeetFull verdict →