Videoconferencing
European video meeting solutions for teams and webinars – GDPR compliant, without US corporate telemetry.
Zoom and Teams: CLOUD Act, AI Training and Privacy Issues
In 2023, Zoom was criticized for using user data for AI training (partially withdrawn after protest). Microsoft Teams is subject to US authority access through the CLOUD Act. Both US services are not a secure choice for confidential meetings.
Quick Switch
Which US tool do you want to replace?
All Providers in Detail
European video conferencing tools – from meetings to enterprise webinars.
Whereby
Browser-based video conferencing without installation
- No installation – runs in the browser
- Persistent meeting URL – always ready
- Up to 100 participants in the free plan
- Background effects, breakout rooms
Livestorm
Integrated platform for webinars and video conferencing
- Webinars, meetings, and online events in one tool
- Automated on-demand webinars
- Detailed analytics dashboards
- CRM integrations (HubSpot, Salesforce)
ClickMeeting
Webinar and conferencing platform with EU infrastructure
- Up to 10,000 participants supported
- Virtual classrooms for e-learning
- Automated on-demand webinars
- Multilingual real-time subtitles
Quick Compare
| Provider | Country | Top Feature | Alternative To | Price (From) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whereby | 🇳🇴 Norway | No installation – runs in the browser | instead of Zoom / Google Meet | Free (1 room, 100 participants) · Pro from $6.99/month · Business from $9.99/user/month |
| Livestorm | 🇫🇷 France | Webinars, meetings, and online events in one tool | instead of Zoom Webinars / GoToWebinar | Free (30 min, 30 participants) · Pro from 88 €/month · Business on request |
| ClickMeeting | 🇵🇱 Poland | Up to 10,000 participants supported | instead of Teams / Zoom | From 26 €/month for 25 participants · 30-day free trial |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do participants need an account for Whereby?
No – guests can join a Whereby meeting by clicking the link, without software download or account creation. This makes Whereby particularly attractive for customer meetings and interviews.
What is the difference between Whereby and Livestorm?
Whereby is ideal for ad-hoc meetings and small teams. Livestorm specializes in structured webinars and online events with registration pages, analytics, and marketing integrations – typical B2B SaaS use.
Are European video tools as stable as Zoom?
Yes – Whereby, Livestorm, and ClickMeeting all have robust infrastructure setups with EU data centers. For very large events (1,000+ participants), ClickMeeting offers particularly scalable solutions.
Can I record meetings?
Yes – all three providers offer recording features in their paid plans. Whereby and Livestorm store recordings in the cloud, ClickMeeting offers both local and cloud storage.