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Head-to-head · Secure Video Conferencing Software

Proton Meet vs Zoom Meetings

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 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
Zoom Meetings #2 in Secure Video Conferencing Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Zoom Meetings

Proton Meet leads on 0 checks, Zoom Meetings on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 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 featuresZoom Meetings · 4 of 4

Proton Meet scores higher on our rubric for secure video conferencing software: 9.4 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

On meeting recording, Zoom Meetings gives you Both where Proton Meet offers Local.

Proton Meet is the better fit for privacy-first teams needing secure meetings. Zoom Meetings is the better fit for organizations needing mature secure meeting controls.

  • Proton Meet fits best

    Privacy-first teams needing secure meetings

  • Zoom Meetings fits best

    Organizations needing mature secure meeting controls

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Side by side

Feature Proton Meet 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Zoom Meetings 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.2
Ranking #1 in Secure Video Conferencing Software #2 in Secure Video Conferencing Software
Best for Privacy-first teams needing secure meetings Organizations needing mature secure meeting controls
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $7.99/user/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Docs · 24/7 Docs, Community, Live chat, Phone
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA
Integrations 3 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Proton Meet 2/4 · Zoom Meetings 4/4
End-to-end encryption ✓ ✓
Self-hosting Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Single sign-on Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Audit logs ✓ ✓
Specs
Maximum participants 100 participants 100 participants
Meeting recording Local Both
Supported platforms web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android
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
  • End-to-end encrypted meetings with admin activity logs
  • Free Basic plan with meetings for up to 100 participants
  • Broad platform coverage and integrations with Outlook and Google Calendar
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
  • End-to-end encryption disables cloud recording and some features
  • Paid plan pricing is not shown by tier
  • Some advanced controls require higher-tier plans
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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Zoom Meetings provides HD audio and video meetings through web, desktop, mobile, API, and hybrid on-premises options. It is designed for individuals, teams, and organizations that need scheduled online meetings, screen sharing, breakout…

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  1. Proton MeetSecure Video Conferencing Software 9.4Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. Zoom MeetingsSecure Video Conferencing Software 9.2Free 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

  • Zoom Meetings — where it wins

    • End-to-end encrypted meetings with admin activity logs
    • Free Basic plan with meetings for up to 100 participants
    • Broad platform coverage and integrations with Outlook and Google Calendar

    Where it doesn't

    • End-to-end encryption disables cloud recording and some features
    • Paid plan pricing is not shown by tier
    • Some advanced controls require higher-tier plans

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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