Legacy Default
Zoom / Google Meet / Microsoft Teams
All US-owned, with sub-processor structures that European DPOs have repeatedly flagged.
Comparison
Whereby vs Zoom / Google Meet / Microsoft Teams
Norwegian video platform with EU-hosted media infrastructure and an embeddable API. — a detailed comparison to help European teams evaluate the switch.
European Alternative
Whereby
Norwegian video meeting platform with EU-hosted infrastructure and a developer-friendly embedded video API.
Oslo, Norway EEA
Feature Comparison
Side-by-side comparison
How Whereby compares to Zoom / Google Meet / Microsoft Teams on key dimensions.
| Dimension | Zoom / Google Meet / Microsoft Teams | Whereby |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | US-based | Oslo, Norway |
| Jurisdiction | US law | Norway |
| Hosting Region | Global / US default | European Union |
| Company location | US-headquartered video vendor | Whereby AS, Oslo, Norway |
| Data location | Global infrastructure, US-heavy | European Union |
| Embedded use | Often complex enterprise licensing | Direct API and per-minute pricing |
| Installation requirement | Native client preferred | Browser-first design |
Key capabilities of Whereby
- Browser-based video meetings without installation
- Embedded video API for product integrations
- Background blur, breakout rooms, screen sharing
- Recording and transcription with EU-hosted storage
- Custom branding and team management for business plans
Compliance Note
Whereby is operated by Whereby AS in Oslo, Norway, with infrastructure hosted in the European Union. Norway is part of the European Economic Area and applies GDPR.
Frequently asked questions
Is Whereby a good replacement for Zoom / Google Meet / Microsoft Teams?
Norwegian video platform with EU-hosted media infrastructure and an embeddable API. Whereby is headquartered in Oslo, Norway with data hosted in European Union, providing clearer GDPR compliance for European teams.
Where is Whereby hosted?
Whereby operates from European Union under Norway jurisdiction, keeping data within European legal frameworks.
Is Whereby open source?
Whereby is a managed service.
Pairings
Tools that work well with Whereby
Complement your European stack with these pairings.
Analytics
Simple Analytics
Lightweight website analytics focused on aggregated, non-personal data with Dutch hosting and a privacy-led product model.
CMS & Web
Storyblok
Visual headless CMS for composable websites, localization-heavy projects, and teams that need editors and developers to work from one content layer.
Identity & SSO
ZITADEL
Open-source IAM for customer and workforce identity with OIDC, SAML, SCIM, and machine identity support.