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Webex

🇺🇸US Company

by Cisco

Webex, developed by Cisco, is a video conferencing platform that facilitates virtual meetings and collaboration. It offers high-definition video quality and a range of features designed to enhance the user experience. Key functionalities include AI-powered meeting insights, virtual backgrounds and filters, and screen sharing with annotation tools. Webex also integrates team messaging and provides customizable meeting layouts to suit different user needs. Additionally, it supports webinar hosting and offers real-time transcription services to aid communication. The platform is primarily used by businesses and organizations seeking to connect teams and conduct meetings remotely. Webex operates under U.S. jurisdiction, meaning user data is stored in the United States and subject to U.S. data laws, including the CLOUD Act and FISA 702. The pricing model for Webex typically involves subscription plans, which vary based on the number of users and features required.

EU Alternatives to Webex

2 privacy-focused, GDPR-compliant alternatives

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Livestorm

🇫🇷

by Livestorm

Experience the all-in-one video engagement platform to create and manage your virtual meetings, video conferencing, webinars, virtual events, and screen sharing.

GDPR CompliantISO 27001EU-BasedEU-hosted
freemiumMigration:â—Źâ—Źâ—Ź1-2 days

Why switch?

  • Livestorm offers customizable registration forms for better lead capture.
  • Real-time analytics dashboard provides insights on attendee engagement.
  • GDPR compliance ensures data handling aligns with EU regulations.

Consider

  • Migrating data from Webex to Livestorm may require significant effort.
  • Livestorm lacks integrated team messaging features found in Webex.
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Whereby

🇳🇴

by Whereby

Host quick instant meetings or embed video calls into your platform with Whereby’s video conferencing API and SDK.

ISO 27001EU-Based
freemiumMigration:â—Źâ—Źâ—Ź1 day

Why switch?

  • ISO 27001 certified security ensures high data protection standards.
  • HIPAA compliance allows safe use in healthcare settings.
  • GDPR compliance guarantees strict data handling within EU regulations.

Consider

  • Webex's advanced AI insights not available in Whereby.
  • Limited webinar hosting features compared to Webex's capabilities.

Why switch from Webex?

US CLOUD Act

US authorities can access your data stored by US companies, even if stored in Europe.

Privacy Concerns

US companies may collect and use your data in ways not compliant with EU standards.

EU Alternatives

EU-based services must comply with GDPR, giving you stronger privacy protections.

Other Video Conferencing you might want to replace

Ready to switch to a privacy-focused alternative?

Protect your data by moving to an EU-based service. Our migration guides make switching easy.