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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Google Meet

The Google Meet listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. 5 of the 33 other team communication apps in this directory are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Google Meet has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Google Workspace). 4 of them are free or have a free plan.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Google Meet

  1. Jitsi Meet

    Free, open-source video meetings you can self-host

    • Jitsi Meet is free. Google Meet starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Google Workspace).
    • Only Jitsi Meet lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Jitsi Meet is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Google Meet also covers meeting notes, transcription and noise cancellation.
    Jitsi Meet vs Google MeetJitsi Meet pricing and details

  2. Troop Messenger

    Secure business messenger with calls, sold as SaaS or on-premise

    • Troop Messenger starts at $2.50 per user / month. Google Meet starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Google Workspace).
    • Google Meet has a free plan. Troop Messenger does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Troop Messenger lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Troop Messenger is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Troop Messenger pricing and details

  3. Element

    End-to-end encrypted chat and calls on the Matrix standard

    • Only Element lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Element is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Element also covers team chat and file sharing.
    • Google Meet also covers meeting notes, transcription and noise cancellation.
    Element pricing and details

  4. Wire

    End-to-end encrypted messaging and calls for organizations

    • Wire starts at €7.45 per person / month, paid annually. Google Meet starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Google Workspace).
    • Only Wire lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Wire is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Wire also covers team chat and file sharing.
    Wire pricing and details

  5. Rocket.Chat

    Open-source, self-managed chat for security-focused teams

    • Only Rocket.Chat lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Rocket.Chat is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Rocket.Chat also covers team chat and file sharing.
    • Google Meet also covers meeting notes, transcription, noise cancellation and video calls.
    Rocket.Chat pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Google Meet?

Yes. Jitsi Meet, Troop Messenger, Element, Wire and Rocket.Chat are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Is Google Meet end-to-end encrypted?

The Google Meet listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these team communication apps are free?

Jitsi Meet, Element, Wire and Rocket.Chat are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Google Meet: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.