GOOGLE MEET ALTERNATIVE
A Google Meet alternative with encryption and recording built in
Gubae is a Google Meet alternative that end-to-end encrypts every meeting, includes cloud recording and breakout rooms on its free plan, and can be paid for in Ethiopian birr. Google Meet's free plan allows longer group calls, 60 minutes against Gubae's 40, but does not include recording.
What is different from Google Meet
- End-to-end encryption in every meeting, on every plan
- Cloud recording and breakout rooms on the free plan
- Pay in Ethiopian birr with Telebirr, CBE Birr or a local bank card
- No Google account needed: sign in with email, Microsoft, Apple, Facebook or Google
- Built-in team chat, whiteboard and polls without other apps
When Google Meet may suit you better
If your organization already uses Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Drive every day, Meet's tight integration with them is convenient, and its free plan allows 60-minute group calls. Gubae suits teams that want encryption, recording and local payment without adopting a whole office suite.
| Gubae | Google Meet | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan group meeting length | 40 minutes | 60 minutes |
| Free plan participants | 100 | 100 |
| Recording on the free plan | Yes, 1 GB cloud | No |
| Breakout rooms on the free plan | Yes | No |
| End-to-end encryption | Every meeting | Client-side encryption on some paid plans |
| Pay in birr with Telebirr or CBE Birr | Yes | No |
| Automatic renewal | No | Yes |
Details about other services come from their public pricing and help pages as of September 2026 and can change. Check each provider's website for current terms. Updated 2026-09-29.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Google Meet alternative with end-to-end encryption?
Yes. Every Gubae meeting is end-to-end encrypted, on every plan including the free one.
Does Gubae need a Google account?
No. You can sign up with any email address, or sign in with Google, Microsoft, Apple, Facebook or your organization's single sign-on.
Can I record meetings for free?
Yes. Gubae's free plan includes cloud recording with 1 GB of storage.
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