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Proton Meet alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Proton Meet: free calls limited to one hour, and newer service with fewer integrations. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Proton Meet, 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
1Brave Talk logoBrave TalkFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +34 of 462.6
  1. Brave Talk logo

    1. Brave TalkTop pick

    Best for: Privacy-minded people and small groups, especially Brave browser users

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

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Proton Meet

    Private browser-based calls with no time limit for small groups.

    Pros

    • No time or call-count limits on free calls
    • No login or download to join
    • Privacy-first design without call tracking

    Cons

    • Free calls limited to four people
    • Starting calls works best from the Brave browser
    • Fewer business features than mainstream tools
    Visit Brave Talk 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 Brave Talk a good Proton Meet alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Up to 4 people
    Checked Oct 25, 2026brave.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free call limits
    No limit on number or length
    Checked Oct 25, 2026brave.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium
    Calls with hundreds of people
    Checked Oct 25, 2026brave.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Login
    Not required
    Checked Oct 25, 2026brave.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Proton Meet alternative for…

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

Jitsi Meet logo

Best Proton Meet alternative for most people

Jitsi Meet

Free and open source, with optional self-hosting for full control.

Jitsi Meet logo

Best Proton Meet alternative for a free option

Jitsi Meet

Free and open source, with optional self-hosting for full control.

Brave Talk logo

Best Proton Meet alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Brave Talk

Private browser-based calls with no time limit for small groups.

Jitsi Meet logo

Best Proton Meet alternative for open source

Jitsi Meet

Free and open source, with optional self-hosting for full control.

Tixeo logo

Best Proton Meet alternative for self-hosting

Tixeo

End-to-end encrypted, certified video for organisations with high security needs.

Brave Talk logo

Best Proton Meet alternative for Mac

Brave Talk

Private browser-based calls with no time limit for small groups.

Brave Talk logo

Best Proton Meet alternative for Windows

Brave Talk

Private browser-based calls with no time limit for small groups.

Brave Talk logo

Best Proton Meet alternative for Linux

Brave Talk

Private browser-based calls with no time limit for small groups.

Google Meet logo

Best Proton Meet alternative for iPhone and Android

Google Meet

More features and integrations, if privacy is less of a concern.

Whereby logo

Best Proton Meet alternative for working in the browser

Whereby

Simple European browser-based meetings with permanent rooms.

Proton Meet alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Proton Meet?

Jitsi Meet ranks first right now. Free and open source, with optional self-hosting for full control. Brave Talk and Google Meet follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Proton Meet?

Yes. Jitsi Meet (open source), Brave Talk (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 Proton Meet?

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

Which Proton Meet alternatives work on Linux?

Brave Talk and Tixeo run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Proton Meet?

The complaints we hear most: free calls limited to one hour; newer service with fewer integrations; maximum 250 participants on paid plans.

How is this list ranked?

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