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Brave Talk alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Brave Talk: free calls limited to four people, and starting calls works best from the Brave browser. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Brave Talk, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Jitsi Meet currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Proton Meet logoProton MeetFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +34 of 462.6
  1. Proton Meet logo

    1. Proton MeetTop pick

    Best for: Privacy-conscious people and businesses, especially existing Proton users

    Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Brave Talk

    End-to-end encrypted meetings with a free tier for up to 50 people.

    Pros

    • End-to-end encrypted audio, video and chat
    • Free tier with up to 50 participants
    • Apps on all major platforms

    Cons

    • Free calls limited to one hour
    • Newer service with fewer integrations
    • Maximum 250 participants on paid plans
    Visit Proton Meet Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Proton Meet a good Brave Talk alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    One-hour calls, up to 50 participants
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Paid plans
    Up to 24 hours, 250 participants
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Encryption
    End-to-end, using MLS
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Apps
    iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux, web
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)

The best Brave Talk alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Jitsi Meet logo

Best Brave Talk alternative for most people

Jitsi Meet

The open-source project Brave Talk builds on, with no four-person limit.

Jitsi Meet logo

Best Brave Talk alternative for a free option

Jitsi Meet

The open-source project Brave Talk builds on, with no four-person limit.

Proton Meet logo

Best Brave Talk alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Proton Meet

End-to-end encrypted meetings with a free tier for up to 50 people.

Jitsi Meet logo

Best Brave Talk alternative for open source

Jitsi Meet

The open-source project Brave Talk builds on, with no four-person limit.

Jitsi Meet logo

Best Brave Talk alternative for self-hosting

Jitsi Meet

The open-source project Brave Talk builds on, with no four-person limit.

Proton Meet logo

Best Brave Talk alternative for Mac

Proton Meet

End-to-end encrypted meetings with a free tier for up to 50 people.

Proton Meet logo

Best Brave Talk alternative for Windows

Proton Meet

End-to-end encrypted meetings with a free tier for up to 50 people.

Proton Meet logo

Best Brave Talk alternative for Linux

Proton Meet

End-to-end encrypted meetings with a free tier for up to 50 people.

Google Meet logo

Best Brave Talk alternative for iPhone and Android

Google Meet

Free browser calls for up to 100 people with a Google account.

Whereby logo

Best Brave Talk alternative for working in the browser

Whereby

Browser-based rooms with permanent links for small teams.

Brave Talk alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Brave Talk?

Jitsi Meet ranks first right now. The open-source project Brave Talk builds on, with no four-person limit. Proton Meet and Google Meet follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Brave Talk?

Yes. Jitsi Meet (open source), Proton Meet (free plan + paid) and Google Meet (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Brave Talk?

Yes: Jitsi Meet. Jitsi Meet can also be self-hosted.

Which Brave Talk alternatives work on Linux?

Proton Meet runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Brave Talk?

The complaints we hear most: free calls limited to four people; starting calls works best from the Brave browser; fewer business features than mainstream tools.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Brave Talk, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.