Infomaniak kMeet is a Swiss video conferencing solution that prioritizes privacy and sustainability. It is completely free, encrypted, and hosted on servers in Switzerland, requiring no registration to join meetings.
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kMeet is part of the Infomaniak suite, a fiercely independent Swiss cloud provider known for its ethical approach to technology. It positions itself as a direct, privacy-respecting alternative to Zoom and Google Meet. Unlike its US-based competitors, kMeet does not mine user data for advertising purposes, nor does it require users to create an account to start or join a meeting.
The service is built on top of the open-source Jitsi Meet technology but enhanced with Infomaniak's high-performance Swiss infrastructure. This ensures excellent video quality and low latency within Europe. Key features include unlimited meeting duration (a major advantage over the 40-minute limit of free Zoom accounts), screen sharing, background blurring, and end-to-end encryption. It allows up to 100 participants by default, making it suitable for most business meetings and classrooms.
Security is a cornerstone of kMeet. All data transit is encrypted, and because it falls under Swiss jurisdiction, it offers stronger legal protection against foreign surveillance than EU or US providers. Additionally, Infomaniak is committed to the environment, powering its datacenters exclusively with renewable energy and offsetting its CO2 emissions by 200%. For organizations looking for a "sovereign" communication tool that works right out of the browser without software installation, kMeet is an exceptional choice.