4 Zoom alternatives with better video conferencing privacy policies

It comes with all the usual video-conferencing features. It also includes end-to-end encryption support, desktop and presentation sharing, and integration of Google, Slack, and Microsoft services. 

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Many people want to run the Jitsi open-source server host on their own machines for ultimate privacy. Jitsi Meet consists of several components. The core, Jitsi Meet, is a WebRTC JavaScript application that uses Jitsi Videobridge to provide scalable video conferences.

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It’s easiest to run Jitsi Meet on a Debian or Ubuntu Linux server. It’s not terribly hard to set up, but I recommend that only experienced Linux administrators deploy it. You can also get a feel for the no-frills Jitsi Meet by using the free service before getting your hands dirty with it. 

If privacy is your top priority and you know your way around Linux, Jitsi is the video conferencing program you want. 

2. Google Meet: Seamless integration with Google ecosystem

Google Meet. For Meet, these come with up to 24-hour meetings and start at $6 a month for meetings with up to 100 participants with 30 GBs of storage.

3. Microsoft Teams: More than just video conferencing

Microsoft Teams is well worth your time for price-conscious companies, organizations, and businesses that have already bought into the Zoho business software suite, WebHostingZone.  

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If you’d rather have a conventional Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Zoho is a good choice. If you’re already locked into the Microsoft or Google ecosystem, you can stick with them.

Zoom? The service is good, but its privacy policies remain questionable. If that’s a big concern for you — and if it should be — it’s time to look elsewhere.

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