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Proton Launches Secure Video Conferencing Tool Meet to Challenge Google, Microsoft

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Proton Meet joins the company's suite of privacy-focused tools, offering end-to-end encrypted video calls with no account required for basic use. Users can start anonymous meetings for free with up to four participants, while account holders unlock 50-person limits for one-hour sessions. This move positions Proton as a direct competitor to Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet, emphasizing security without sacrificing accessibility.

The service integrates with Proton's existing ecosystem, including Mail, Calendar, and Drive, which now supports collaborative documents. A $8/month Professional plan removes participant caps and extends meeting durations, though specifics remain unclear. Proton also rebranded its tools under Proton Workspace, introducing tiered business plans: $13/month (Standard) with 500GB storage and $20/month (Premium) adding AI features and expanded limits. These plans target enterprises alongside individual users, leveraging Proton's 100,000 existing business clients.

Proton's strategy extends beyond encryption. The company highlights zero-log policies and anonymous hosting capabilities, allowing meetings without traceable identifiers. This aligns with its broader rebranding push, bundling tools under Workspace while maintaining legacy pricing for Mail ($36/year) and family bundles. The inclusion of an AI assistant, Lumo, signals ambitions to integrate productivity features alongside security.

With over 100 million users and growing enterprise adoption, Proton aims to capture market share in the competitive collaboration space. By combining anonymity, affordability, and feature parity with Google and Microsoft, the firm positions itself as a privacy-first alternative for both consumers and businesses.