Head-to-head · Secure Video Conferencing Software
Proton Meet vs TrueConf
Proton Meet leads on 0 checks, TrueConf on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 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
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Proton Meet
- Most featuresProton Meet · 2 of 4
Proton Meet scores higher on our rubric for secure video conferencing software: 9.4 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.
TrueConf leads on maximum participants: 2000 participants versus 100 participants.
Proton Meet is the better fit for privacy-first teams needing secure meetings. TrueConf is the better fit for large, interoperable meeting deployments.
- Proton Meet fits best
Privacy-first teams needing secure meetings
- TrueConf fits best
Large, interoperable meeting deployments
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Side by side
| Feature | Proton Meet 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | TrueConf 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #1 in Secure Video Conferencing Software | #7 in Secure Video Conferencing Software |
| Best for | Privacy-first teams needing secure meetings | Large, interoperable meeting deployments |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $7.99/user/mo | $10/user/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Live chat, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 16 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Proton Meet 2/4 · TrueConf 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 | 2000 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 → |
TrueConf is a video conferencing and unified communications platform for businesses, government organizations, education, healthcare, and other teams that need controlled communications infrastructure. It combines meetings, webinars,… 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
TrueConf — where it wins
- Meetings support up to 2,000 participants with recording and screen sharing.
- Works across web, desktop, mobile, Linux, and meeting-room clients.
- Connects with calendars, PBX systems, conferencing platforms, and streaming services.
Where it doesn't
- The free edition limits video conferences to 10 participants.
- Free SIP/H.323 interoperability is limited to 1 connection.
- On-premises deployment requires an organization to manage its own infrastructure.
- 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 → - TrueConf8.6/10 · Free plan
A broad, interoperable conferencing platform for organizations needing controlled infrastructure.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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