Use Google Meet for zero-install browser calls with external guests across ChromeOS, Windows, and Android. Request early access to Wonek when you want native iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch performance with default client-side MLS E2EE, high-success direct P2P calls over QUIC, persistent rich messaging, chunk-resumable P2P file transfers, CRDT docs, and a private 5-view shared calendar.
| Capability | Wonek (Pre-Release) | Google Meet |
|---|---|---|
| Client-Side End-to-End Encryption | Default MLS (RFC 9420) for all calls, chats, files & docs | Cloud-decrypted by default (CSE limited to complex enterprise setup) |
| Native macOS Desktop App | Yes — native Mac app (plus iPhone, iPad & Apple Watch) | Browser tab / PWA only on macOS |
| Persistent Messaging & Files | Full E2EE rich chat + direct P2P resumable large files | Ephemeral in-call chat (or separate Google Chat cloud app) |
| Collaborative Docs & Calendar | Built-in E2EE CRDT docs + 5-view Shared Calendar | External Google Docs & Google Calendar (stored in Google cloud) |
| Push-to-Talk (PTT) | 1:1 & group E2EE PTT on iPhone, Mac & Watch | None |
| Personal & Work Separation | Built-in Personal and Work profiles in one app | Requires switching Google browser profiles/accounts |
True Native macOS & Apple Watch Integration vs Browser Tabs
Hunting through 40 open Safari or Chrome tabs just to unmute your microphone—while browser WebRTC spins up CPU usage—gets old quickly. Wonek runs as a dedicated native application across Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch with system-level Picture-in-Picture and screen sharing.
Replacing Cloud Docs + Cloud Calendar + Cloud Meet with One E2EE Suite
Google Workspace is convenient precisely because Meet, Docs, Drive, and Calendar talk to each other—at the cost of storing your entire personal or company life in Google's cloud. Wonek delivers that integrated workflow (calls, chat, P2P files, Yjs/Yrs CRDT docs, and a 5-view shared calendar) inside client-side MLS end-to-end encryption.
| Technical Dimension | Wonek | Google Meet |
|---|---|---|
| Media Routing | Direct device-to-device P2P primary + encrypted relay fallback | Routed via Google cloud media servers |
| Transport Protocol | QUIC / WebTransport with mandatory TLS 1.3 | WebRTC over UDP/TCP to Google infrastructure |
| Mobile CGNAT Optimization | Proprietary port-prediction NAT traversal for direct P2P | Cloud SFU / TURN relay |
| Data & Metadata Ecosystem | Independent Arte Soft EOOD; zero ad-ecosystem linkage | Integrated with Google account & Workspace cloud ecosystem |
| Offline Resilience | Offline CRDT doc edits + ciphertext message queue | Requires active browser connection |
Direct QUIC P2P Media Paths
Whenever network conditions allow—including across difficult mobile CGNAT—Wonek connects peers directly over QUIC TLS 1.3 for crisp Opus audio and low-latency video.
| Scenario | Recommended Tool | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Quick external sales call via a Chrome calendar link | Google Meet | Runs in any desktop web browser with zero download |
| Private team or family hub outside Google's cloud | Wonek | Zero plaintext exposure on cloud servers across chat, calls, docs & calendar |
| Native Mac & iPad screen sharing without browser fan spin | Wonek | Compiled native Apple app with hardware media efficiency |
| Sending multi-GB deliverables during a call without Google Drive | Wonek | Direct P2P file streaming with chunk-level resumption |
| Seamless Wi-Fi-to-5G mobile calls & Apple Watch audio | Wonek | QUIC connection resilience + native watchOS integration |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Google Meet use end-to-end encryption by default?
No. Standard Google Meet calls are encrypted in transit to Google's servers, which process the media streams. Wonek applies client-side MLS (RFC 9420) end-to-end encryption by default to every call, screen share, message, and document.
Does Wonek have a native Mac app instead of a web wrapper?
Yes. Wonek is built natively for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS.
How can I request early access to Wonek?
Email support@wonek.com to request pre-release early access updates from Arte Soft EOOD.
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