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A free, browser-based video conferencing service hosted on Swiss servers and based on Jitsi open source.
Alt to:Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet +1
Alt to:Skype, Microsoft Teams Phone, Cisco Webex Assistant +1
Skype alternatives compared
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| Service | Headquarters | Data hosting | EU data residency | Low Cloud Act exposure | Open source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hostpoint Meet | Switzerland | Switzerland | Yes | Yes | No |
| Linphone | France | France | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions about Skype alternatives
What are the best EU alternatives to Skype?+
The EU Alternatives Directory lists 2 European alternatives to Skype, including Hostpoint Meet, Linphone. Each one is checked for European headquarters and data protection practices.
Why switch from Skype to an EU alternative?+
An EU-based alternative keeps your data under European jurisdiction and GDPR. It reduces exposure to the US Cloud Act and foreign data access laws.
Are EU alternatives to Skype as good?+
Many EU alternatives to Skype offer comparable features, with the added benefit of European data residency and digital sovereignty.
How are these Skype alternatives verified?+
We check the legal entity, country of headquarters and hosting locations. Only providers based in the EU, EEA, UK, Switzerland or Ukraine are listed.