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Best Zoom Alternatives in 2026: Video Conferencing Without Big Tech

The InfoSwitch Team 22 juin 2026 11 min read

Zoom has dominated video conferencing since 2020, but its data practices, business model and US dependency are pushing many European organisations to seek alternatives. Here is the complete 2026 comparison.

Why Leave Zoom?

  • Data in the USA – Zoom is subject to the US CLOUD Act
  • AI data use controversy – Zoom faced backlash for using meeting content to train AI
  • Cost – Free plan limits to 40 minutes; paid plans are expensive
  • GDPR complexity – Hard to guarantee full compliance with a US tool

Complete Comparison

Solution Free unlimited Max participants Data in Europe Open source Rating
kMeet (Infomaniak) Yes 100 Switzerland Yes 4.5/5
Jitsi Meet Yes Unlimited Depends Yes 4/5
BigBlueButton Yes Unlimited Your choice Yes 4/5
Whereby Limited 100 Norway (EU) No 3.5/5
Zoom No (40 min) 100 No (USA) No 3/5

kMeet vs Zoom Direct Comparison

Criteria kMeet Zoom (free) Zoom Pro
Price Free Free €13.99/month
Meeting duration Unlimited 40 minutes Unlimited
Participants 100 100 100
Data in Europe Switzerland USA USA
AI transcription No No Yes

Who Should Choose What?

Need Recommendation
Daily team meetings kMeet (simple, free, European)
Online training BigBlueButton
Webinars 500+ attendees Zoom Webinar / StreamYard
Full sovereignty Self-hosted Jitsi Meet
AI transcription/summary Zoom Pro / Teams

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