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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
1Zoom Workplace logoZoom WorkplaceFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +35 of 559.6
2Proton Meet logoProton MeetFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +34 of 457.2
  1. Zoom Workplace logo

    1. Zoom WorkplaceTop pick

    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)
  2. Proton Meet logo

    2. 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.