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Whereby alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Whereby: not designed for webinars or very large meetings, and free option is limited. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Whereby, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Google Meet currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Google Meet logoGoogle MeetFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 466.5
2Jitsi Meet logoJitsi MeetOpen sourceYesWeb, iOS, Android +14 of 462.6
3Zoom Workplace logoZoom WorkplaceFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +35 of 559.6
4Proton Meet logoProton MeetFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +34 of 457.2
  1. Google Meet logo

    1. Google MeetTop pick

    Best for: Teams on Google Workspace who want meetings that launch straight from Calendar

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Whereby

    Free browser-based meetings with a Google account, longer one-to-one calls.

    Pros

    • Nothing to install for hosts or guests
    • Included with Google Workspace plans
    • Tight Gmail and Calendar integration

    Cons

    • Free group calls end at 60 minutes
    • Fewer webinar and large-event tools than Zoom or Webex
    • Recording and larger meetings need paid plans
    Visit Google Meet Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    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 Google Meet a good Whereby alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan participants
    Up to 100
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free group call length
    60 minutes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free one-to-one calls
    Up to 24 hours
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Largest meetings
    Up to 1,000 participants on premium plans
    Checked Oct 25, 2026workspace.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Jitsi Meet logo

    2. Jitsi Meet

    Best for: People who want free calls without accounts, or organisations that want to self-host

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Whereby

    Free, open-source browser meetings with no account needed.

    Pros

    • Free and open source
    • Guests join from a browser with no account
    • Can be self-hosted for full control

    Cons

    • Large meetings need well-provisioned servers
    • Less polished than commercial tools
    • Fewer admin and webinar features
    Visit Jitsi 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 Jitsi Meet a good Whereby alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Open source
    Yes, 100%
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jitsi.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Account needed to join
    No
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jitsi.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jitsi.github.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Trademark owner
    8x8
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jitsi.org(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Zoom Workplace logo

    3. Zoom Workplace

    Best for: Organisations that want a familiar, reliable meeting tool guests already know

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

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Whereby

    Better for larger meetings and webinars, with apps everywhere.

    Pros

    • Reliable call quality, even on poor connections
    • Apps for every desktop and mobile platform
    • Breakout rooms, webinars and large meetings in one ecosystem

    Cons

    • Free plan cuts group meetings at 40 minutes
    • Webinars, phone and rooms cost extra
    • The app has grown cluttered with non-meeting features
    Visit Zoom Workplace Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    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 Zoom Workplace a good Whereby alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    40 minutes per meeting, 100 participants
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoom.us(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $14.16 per user/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoom.us(opens source in a new tab)
    Business plan
    300 participants
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoom.us(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro meeting length
    Up to 30 hours
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoom.us(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop apps
    Windows, macOS and Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoom.us(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Proton Meet logo

    4. Proton Meet

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

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

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Whereby

    Encrypted browser meetings with a free tier from a privacy-focused company.

    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 ×0.369
    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 Whereby 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 Whereby alternative for…

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

Google Meet logo

Best Whereby alternative for most people

Google Meet

Free browser-based meetings with a Google account, longer one-to-one calls.

Jitsi Meet logo

Best Whereby alternative for a free option

Jitsi Meet

Free, open-source browser meetings with no account needed.

Zoom Workplace logo

Best Whereby alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Zoom Workplace

Better for larger meetings and webinars, with apps everywhere.

MiroTalk logo

Best Whereby alternative for open source

MiroTalk

Self-hostable open-source rooms you can also embed in a site.

Jitsi Meet logo

Best Whereby alternative for self-hosting

Jitsi Meet

Free, open-source browser meetings with no account needed.

Proton Meet logo

Best Whereby alternative for Mac

Proton Meet

Encrypted browser meetings with a free tier from a privacy-focused company.

Zoom Workplace logo

Best Whereby alternative for Windows

Zoom Workplace

Better for larger meetings and webinars, with apps everywhere.

Zoom Workplace logo

Best Whereby alternative for Linux

Zoom Workplace

Better for larger meetings and webinars, with apps everywhere.

Google Meet logo

Best Whereby alternative for iPhone and Android

Google Meet

Free browser-based meetings with a Google account, longer one-to-one calls.

Google Meet logo

Best Whereby alternative for working in the browser

Google Meet

Free browser-based meetings with a Google account, longer one-to-one calls.

Whereby alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Whereby?

Google Meet ranks first right now. Free browser-based meetings with a Google account, longer one-to-one calls. Jitsi Meet and Zoom Workplace follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Whereby?

Yes. Google Meet (free plan + paid), Jitsi Meet (open source), Zoom Workplace (free plan + paid) and Proton 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 Whereby?

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

Which Whereby alternatives work on Linux?

Zoom Workplace and Proton Meet run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Whereby?

The complaints we hear most: not designed for webinars or very large meetings; free option is limited; fewer admin controls than enterprise suites.

How is this list ranked?

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