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Jitsi Meet vs Proton Meet

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Jitsi Meet

8.0
Communication

Secure video conferencing app

Proton Meet

7.0
Communication

Desktop client for Proton Meet

Metric Jitsi Meet Proton Meet
Category Communication Communication
AI Score 8.0 7.0
30-day Installs 35 109
90-day Installs 166 169
365-day Installs 637 169
Version 2026.4.0 1.0.9
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 1.6K
GitHub Forks 501
Open Issues 13
License Apache-2.0
Language JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Apr 26, 2026

Reviews

Jitsi Meet

Jitsi Meet is a secure, open-source video conferencing app offering end-to-end encryption and enhanced privacy. Ideal for developers and those seeking a Zoom alternative, it emphasizes security and customization.

Provides secure video conferencing with end-to-end encryption.

Pros

  • + Open-source and highly customizable
  • + End-to-end encryption for enhanced security
  • + Cross-platform support with desktop and web apps
  • + Active community and regular updates
  • + Enhanced noise suppression for better audio quality

Cons

  • - Some minor user interface issues on Linux
  • - Wayland screensharing can be difficult to use

Proton Meet

Proton Meet is a secure, end-to-end encrypted video conferencing tool designed for privacy-conscious users. It offers a straightforward interface for encrypted meetings, ideal for those needing secure communication.

Provides a desktop client for secure, encrypted video conferencing.

Pros

  • + Secure and end-to-end encrypted communication
  • + User-friendly interface for encrypted meetings
  • + Native macOS integration for seamless use

Cons

  • - Limited feature set compared to mainstream video conferencing platforms
  • - Mixed user feedback regarding expectations and performance