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The best European Zoom alternative - no time limits, GDPR-compliant

Switch from Zoom: Europe's most trusted free  video conferencing alternative.

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Digital Samba gives you freedom, not limits

The best Zoom alternative comes down to one choice: stay with a US tool that caps free meetings at 40 minutes, or switch to a European platform with no time limits at all. Digital Samba is the free, privacy-first option - fully EU-hosted, GDPR-compliant and ready to use in one click, with no download and no account.

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One-click calls

Start a call straight from your browser in seconds. No logins, no apps, no hassle.

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No meeting time limits

Digital Samba lets you talk for as long as you need - no timer, no interruptions, no awkward reconnects.

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Privacy-first by design

Hosted in the EU, fully GDPR-compliant, and designed without tracking. What’s said in your meeting, stays in your meeting.

Why European teams choose Digital Samba over Zoom

Real feedback from recent users across Europe and beyond.

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What makes Digital Samba different?

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Commitment to privacy

Software built to safeguard your privacy from the outset. No tracking. No profiling. No selling of your personal data.

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Passionate about design

Endless care poured into making every interaction polished, intentional, and effortlessly enjoyable.

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European owned

Independent and self-funded - free from outside pressures and committed to keeping your data under your control, not theirs.

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Digital Samba vs. Zoom

See how Digital Samba compares to Zoom.
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Zoom (Basic free plan)
Meeting duration
Unlimited.
Limited to 40 mins.
Number of participants
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Data hosting
100% EU-hosted on EU-owned servers.
Globally dispersed, under US jurisdiction.
GDPR compliant
Truly & fully compliant.
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End-to-end encryption
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Audio & video
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Screen sharing
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Whiteboard
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Limited to 3 whiteboards.
Polling
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Q&A
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Breakout rooms
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Share files
Fully integrated content library.
Via Zoom Docs (up to 10 documents).
Advanced user management
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Disclaimer: Information about Zoom is based on publicly available information found on the Zoom Basic pricing page as of July 2026. While we strive to provide accurate and fair comparisons, we recommend contacting each provider directly to verify specific features, technical specifications, or compliance practices relevant to your use case.

Here are some answers to the questions you may have. 

Is there a free alternative to Zoom with no time limit?

Yes. Digital Samba is completely free to use and sets no time limit on meetings. Unlike Zoom's free plan, which ends group calls after 40 minutes, you can talk for as long as you need, with more than 100 participants, straight from your browser 

What is the best European alternative to Zoom?

Digital Samba is a European, independent and self-funded company with all data hosted on servers in the EU and no US jurisdiction. That makes it a strong Zoom alternative for teams that want to keep control of their data and reduce their dependence on US software. 

Does Digital Samba work without downloading anything?

Yes. Digital Samba runs entirely in the browser - no download, no plugin, no installation. You can start or share a meeting in seconds. 

Do participants need to create an account to join a call?

No. Participants don't need to register or log in. They simply open the link you share and join the meeting directly in their browser. 

Is Digital Samba really free, or does it have hidden limits?

Yes, it's genuinely free. The free version needs no credit card, has no time limit and no hidden conditions. You can start straight away and hold unlimited meetings. 

How does Digital Samba compare to Zoom for privacy?

Digital Samba is EU-hosted, fully GDPR-compliant and built without tracking - no profiling and no selling of your data. Zoom is a US-headquartered company subject to US jurisdiction, even where data is stored in the EU. A Data Processing Agreement (DPA) is available on request. 

Can I embed Digital Samba into my website or app like Zoom?

 Yes. Alongside the free meeting product, Digital Samba offers an embedded video SDK and API so you can build fully white-label video calls directly into your own website or application. See our Digital Samba Embedded  for details.

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