Whereby vs Google Meet
Considering a switch from Google Meet to a European alternative? Whereby offers full GDPR compliance and EU-only data hosting without the legal uncertainties that come with US-based services. Here's how they compare on features, pricing, and data protection.
Quick Overview
Whereby
EU- Headquarters
- Oslo, NO
- Pricing
- Free
- Open Source
- No
Google Meet
USGoogle Meet is a video conferencing service by Google that enables secure video meetings, webinars, and virtual events integrated with Google Workspace.
The Case for Whereby
- Whereby stores all data exclusively in EU, under European jurisdiction. Unlike Google Meet, which is subject to the US CLOUD Act and FISA Section 702, Whereby cannot be compelled by foreign governments to hand over your data.
- Whereby offers a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) that is fully aligned with GDPR Article 28. There is no legal ambiguity about data transfers or adequacy decisions — your data processor is European, and the law that governs it is European.
- You can try Whereby for free before committing. This makes it easy to evaluate whether it meets your needs alongside — or as a replacement for — Google Meet, without any financial risk.
Why Switch to Whereby?
Concerns with Google Meet
- US CLOUD Act jurisdiction
- Call metadata collected and processed by Google
- Meeting data processed on Google US infrastructure
- Recording and transcript data linked to Google accounts
Whereby Compliance
GDPRDPA
- Headquarters
- Oslo, NO
- Data Centers
- EU
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Whereby vs Google Meet — FAQ
Is Google Meet GDPR compliant?
Google Meet may offer GDPR compliance features and EU data residency options, but as a US-headquartered company, it remains subject to the US CLOUD Act and FISA Section 702. These laws can compel US companies to hand over data regardless of where it is stored. The EU-US Data Privacy Framework provides some safeguards, but its predecessors (Safe Harbor and Privacy Shield) were both invalidated by the European Court of Justice. Whereby, as a European company, is not subject to these US laws at all.
How does Whereby compare to Google Meet in features?
Whereby offers No-download browser meetings, Permanent meeting room URLs, Screen sharing, Meeting recording, and 5 more features. While Google Meet's ecosystem may be larger due to its market position, Whereby covers the core functionality that most teams need. The trade-off is typically between breadth of integrations (Google Meet) and data sovereignty with regulatory certainty (Whereby).
Can I migrate from Google Meet to Whereby?
Yes. Most European software providers, including Whereby, offer migration tools or documentation to help you transition from US-based services. Under GDPR Article 20, you have the right to data portability — meaning Google Meet must provide your data in a machine-readable format. The migration process varies in complexity depending on your data volume and integrations, but for most teams it can be completed within a few days to a few weeks.