European alternatives to Zoom

Zoom is a US-based video conferencing platform that became the default tool for remote meetings. Data is processed under US jurisdiction.

This page lists European alternatives from companies based in a member state of the European Union (EU) or the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).

BigBlueButton

Germany EU Open source

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BigBlueButton is an open-source web conferencing platform originally developed for educational institutions. It offers video conferencing, screen sharing, interactive whiteboards, polls, breakout rooms, and recordings. BigBlueButton can be self-hosted or used via European hosting providers, making it a fully GDPR-compliant alternative. The software is free of charge.

Whereby

Norway EFTA EU hosted Free plan

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Whereby is a browser-based video conferencing tool from Norway. No downloads or accounts are required for guests — just share a link. It is ideal for quick, professional video meetings and is trusted by teams across Europe.

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