Zoom vs Proton
Based on our analysis, Proton is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
BACK →| Category | Zoom | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | C+ · 62/100 | A · 88/100 |
| What they collect | Mixed (58) | Positive (90) |
| Who they share it with | Mixed (52) | Positive (82) |
| What you can do | Mixed (60) | Positive (84) |
| What they promise | Mixed (65) | Positive (86) |
In plain English — Zoom
Zoom explicitly won't use your meeting, chat, or video content to train AI models — a meaningful commitment for a communications platform. But your employer or meeting host can access everything you say, record, and type, and Zoom shares data with advertising and analytics partners. The privacy story is split: strong on AI and content use, weaker on employer surveillance and ad-tech.
View full analysis →In plain English — Proton
Proton collects as little as technically possible, can't read your encrypted content even if asked, is governed by strict Swiss law, and gives you real control — the rare case where the privacy policy matches the privacy pitch.
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