Proton Challenges Big Tech with New Encrypted Meet Service

Proton has unveiled Proton Meet, a new video-conferencing tool designed to challenge established players such as Google Meet and Zoom. Emphasizing privacy, Meet provides end-to-end encryption and allows users to participate in calls anonymously without requiring a Proton account, facilitating wider adoption. For hosts, even free account holders can initiate meetings with up to 50 participants for an hour.

This launch signifies Proton's expansion into core internet services, consolidating its offerings under the new Proton Workspace umbrella. This suite now includes Mail, Calendar, VPN, Drive (with collaborative document features), and the new Meet service. Proton is also introducing professional plans for Meet and the Workspace bundle, catering to both individuals and businesses.

Proton aims to attract more enterprise clients, building on its existing 100,000 business customers and over 100 million total users. The introduction of Proton Meet, alongside recent upgrades to Proton Drive, strengthens Proton's position as a comprehensive privacy-focused alternative to major tech companies.