Proton Launches End‑to‑End Encrypted Video Conferencing Service, Proton Meet
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Summary
Proton has introduced Proton Meet, a new video‑conferencing platform that guarantees end‑to‑end encryption for voice, video, screen share, and chat using the open‑source Messaging Layer Security (MLS) protocol, which has been independently audited. The service requires no sign‑in; users can generate a conference link and invite anyone with a single click, and the free tier supports up to 50 attendees for a maximum of one hour.
Proton Meet’s Professional plan starts at $7.99 per user per month, offering higher capacity and additional features, and can be bundled with Proton’s Workspace Standard or Premium suites. Calendar integration is available with Proton, Google, and Microsoft calendars, allowing meetings to be scheduled directly from Proton Calendar or other platforms.
The launch follows Proton’s existing reputation for privacy‑centric services such as Mail, VPN, Pass, and Drive, which already protect over 100 million users from data breaches and third‑party surveillance. Proton Meet is positioned as a privacy‑first alternative to mainstream services that may process audio, video, or chat data for AI training or advertising.
Key changes
- End‑to‑end encryption via MLS for all media and chat
- No sign‑in required; instant link generation
- Free tier supports up to 50 attendees for 1 hour
- Professional plan at $7.99/user/month with higher capacity
- Calendar integration with Proton, Google, and Microsoft
- Screen sharing, HD audio/video, and real‑time chat
- Bundled with Proton Workspace Standard/Premium
- Available at proton.me/meet