{"id":776,"date":"2026-03-31T18:52:38","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T17:52:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innovatenews.site\/index.php\/2026\/03\/31\/want-to-ditch-google-workspace-proton-just-launched-a-fully-encrypted-alternative\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T18:52:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T17:52:39","slug":"want-to-ditch-google-workspace-proton-just-launched-a-fully-encrypted-alternative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/innovatenews.site\/index.php\/2026\/03\/31\/want-to-ditch-google-workspace-proton-just-launched-a-fully-encrypted-alternative\/","title":{"rendered":"Want to ditch Google Workspace? Proton just launched a fully encrypted alternative"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The topic Want to ditch Google Workspace? Proton just launched a fully encrypted alternative<\/strong> is currently the subject of lively discussion \u2014 readers and analysts are keeping a close eye on developments.<\/p>\n

This is taking place in a dynamic environment: companies\u2019 decisions and competitors\u2019 reactions can quickly change the picture.<\/p>\n

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Proton, a Swiss software company, is bringing all its privacy-focused tools together into a single bundle. The new package includes encrypted video calls that work without needing an account.<\/p>\n

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You\u2019ve probably been told Zoom and Google Meet are secure enough. But what does that really mean? They might be fine for chatting with friends, but not for business meetings about finances, doctor-patient talks, or journalists protecting sources.<\/p>\n

Additionally, major technologies companies now acknowledge using audio, video, and chat data for AI training, making their privacy assurances less reliable.<\/p>\n

Enter Proton Workspace. Many people know Proton for its encrypted email service, which has 100 million users, and its VPN. Now, Proton is offering everything together: Mail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Pass (a password manager), Lumo AI, and the new Proton Meet, all in one subscription. It\u2019s similar to Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, but here, end-to-end encryption is standard.<\/p>\n

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Zoom and Google Meet do offer encryption, but it\u2019s not the same. Proton Meet uses the Messaging Layer Security (MLS) protocol, which is open-source and end-to-end encrypted by default. Ideally, this means that even if Proton\u2019s servers are compromised, no one can access your calls. There are no logs, no backdoors, and no fine print about using your data to improve models.<\/p>\n

You also don\u2019t need a Proton account to host or join a call. Just create a link, share it, and anyone can join. There\u2019s no signup, no data collection, and no tracking. This makes it much easier than Zoom and is especially helpful for activists, dissidents, or anyone who wants a private video chat without sharing their email address.<\/p>\n

Proton Meet lets up to 50 people join a call for free, with calls limited to one hour. If you need more, the Meet Professional plan costs $7.99 per user each month. The full Workspace Standard suite is $12.99 per month, billed annually.<\/p>\n

Proton Meet is now available on the web, iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux. You can schedule meetings directly in Proton Calendar or in Google or Microsoft calendars if you use them as well.<\/p>\n

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