Head-to-head · Secure Video Conferencing Software
Proton Meet vs Google Meet
Proton Meet leads on 0 checks, Google Meet on 2, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreProton Meet · 9.4/10
- Lowest starting priceGoogle Meet · $7/user/mo
- Free planboth
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresProton Meet · 2 of 4
Proton Meet scores higher on our rubric for secure video conferencing software: 9.4 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
Google Meet is cheaper to start at $7/user/mo against $7.99/user/mo. Google Meet leads on maximum participants: 1000 participants versus 100 participants.
Proton Meet is the better fit for privacy-first teams needing secure meetings. Google Meet is the better fit for google Workspace organizations.
- Proton Meet fits best
Privacy-first teams needing secure meetings
- Google Meet fits best
Google Workspace organizations
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Side by side
| Feature | Proton Meet 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Google Meet 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #1 in Secure Video Conferencing Software | #4 in Secure Video Conferencing Software |
| Best for | Privacy-first teams needing secure meetings | Google Workspace organizations |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $7.99/user/mo | $7/user/mo (best) |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Live chat, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA | SOC 2, ISO 27001, 2FA |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Proton Meet 2/4 · Google Meet 0/4 | ||
| End-to-end encryption | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Self-hosting | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Single sign-on | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Audit logs | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Maximum participants | 100 participants | 1000 participants (best) |
| Meeting recording | Local | Not checked yet |
| Supported platforms | web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Proton Meet is a video conferencing service for individuals, teams, and organizations that need private online meetings. Its end-to-end encryption covers audio, video, screen sharing, and built-in chat. Meetings can run in a browser or… Read the review → |
Google Meet is a video conferencing service for personal Google Account users and Google Workspace customers. It supports scheduled and instant meetings through web browsers and mobile apps, with screen sharing, live captions, meeting… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Proton Meet — where it wins
- End-to-end encryption covers audio, video, screen shares, and chats
- Free meetings support up to 50 participants for 60 minutes
- Available on web, desktop, Linux, iOS, and Android
Where it doesn't
- Free meetings are limited to 60 minutes
- Paid recordings are local MP4 files rather than cloud recordings
- Professional meetings top out at 100 participants
Google Meet — where it wins
- Free plan supports meetings with up to 100 participants
- Google Workspace integrations connect meetings with everyday collaboration
- Recording, moderation, captions, and breakout rooms support structured meetings
Where it doesn't
- Advanced participant limits and recording require paid editions
- Business plans are tied to Google Workspace subscriptions
- Pricing and feature availability vary by country and billing commitment
- Proton Meet9.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A privacy-focused meeting tool with strong encryption and practical free-plan limits.
Visit Proton MeetFull verdict → - Google Meet8.9/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A capable video meeting service for organizations built around Google Workspace.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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