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Head-to-head · Secure Video Conferencing Software

Proton Meet vs TrueConf

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Proton Meet #1 in Secure Video Conferencing Software 9.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Proton Meet
TrueConf #7 in Secure Video Conferencing Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit 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 ↗
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
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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.
Cons
  • Free meetings are limited to 60 minutes
  • Paid recordings are local MP4 files rather than cloud recordings
  • Professional meetings top out at 100 participants
  • 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.
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…

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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,…

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  1. Proton MeetSecure Video Conferencing Software 9.4Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. TrueConfSecure Video Conferencing Software 8.6Free plan

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.

    Visit TrueConfFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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