Choose Zoom for large external webinars, PSTN telephone dial-in bridges, and cross-OS client links. Request early access to Wonek when you want default end-to-end encrypted 1:1 and group HD video, Opus voice, and native screen sharing paired with persistent MLS chat, chunk-resumable P2P file transfers, Push-to-Talk, CRDT docs, and a 5-view shared calendar across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch.
| Capability | Wonek (Pre-Release) | Zoom Workplace |
|---|---|---|
| End-to-End Encryption Default | Always on by default (MLS RFC 9420) for calls, chat & files | Opt-in toggle for meetings; Team Chat E2EE requires Advanced enterprise setup |
| Call Initiation Friction | 1-tap call or PTT directly inside persistent E2EE thread | Meeting IDs, passcodes, waiting rooms & URL invites |
| Screen Sharing & PiP | Native E2EE screen share + PiP on iPhone, iPad & Mac | Desktop/mobile screen share (cloud-routed unless E2EE toggled) |
| Persistent Rich Chat & Files | Full MLS chat (code, math, pins) + resumable direct P2P files | In-meeting chat disappears unless using cloud Zoom Team Chat |
| Collaborative Docs & Calendar | Offline-capable Yjs/Yrs CRDT docs + 5-view Calendar (E2EE) | Zoom Docs & AI Companion process content in cloud |
| Apple Watch & Push-to-Talk | Apple Watch calling/audio + 1:1/group E2EE PTT | No standalone watchOS calling/PTT workflow |
Mandatory E2EE vs Easily Forgotten Meeting Checkboxes
In Zoom, end-to-end encryption must be explicitly enabled in account settings before a meeting starts, and turning it on disables several cloud conveniences—so the vast majority of Zoom calls run decrypted through Zoom's cloud routers.
In Wonek, MLS (RFC 9420) end-to-end encryption is always on across every voice call, HD video call, screen share, message, file transfer, and CRDT document.
Direct Peer-to-Peer Latency Advantage
Routing two people in the same city through a regional cloud data center adds avoidable delay. Wonek's proprietary port-prediction NAT traversal establishes direct QUIC peer-to-peer paths at a high success rate—even on cellular CGNAT—falling back to latency-measured encrypted relays only when strict firewalls block UDP.
| Technical Dimension | Wonek | Zoom |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Media Path | Direct device-to-device P2P over QUIC (even across CGNAT) | Primarily routed through Zoom cloud Multimedia Routers |
| Wire Transport | QUIC / WebTransport with mandatory TLS 1.3 | Custom UDP/TCP/HTTPS Zoom media transport |
| Cryptographic Standard | Open IETF MLS (RFC 9420) in Rust core + Noise QR | Zoom custom/MLS-inspired opt-in meeting E2EE |
| 40-Minute Free Cutoff | No artificial 40-minute meetingroom cutoff architecture | 40-minute group limit on Zoom Basic free tier |
| Audio Processing | Opus codec with AEC & noise suppression | Zoom custom audio with background noise suppression |
Your Conversation Doesn't Evaporate When the Call Ends
Instead of losing in-call links when the host clicks 'End Meeting for All,' Wonek anchors calls inside persistent Personal or Work threads alongside CRDT docs, chunk-resumable P2P files, and your 5-view shared calendar.
| Scenario | Recommended Platform | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 200-attendee public webinar with browser/phone dial-in | Zoom | Purpose-built for large external broadcasts and PSTN dial-ins |
| Low-latency 1:1 & small-team E2EE calls across 4G/5G | Wonek | Direct port-predicted QUIC P2P cuts cloud routing lag |
| Ongoing team & family collaboration before/after calls | Wonek | Persistent MLS chat, CRDT docs, P2P files & calendar stay in one place |
| Quick spoken check-ins without scheduling a meeting link | Wonek | Instant 1:1 & group Push-to-Talk on iPhone, Mac & Watch |
| Zero-knowledge privacy where cloud servers never see media | Wonek | E2EE is mandatory—never an easily forgotten host checkbox |
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Zoom calls end-to-end encrypted by default?
No. Standard Zoom meetings use transport encryption terminated at Zoom's servers unless the host specifically configures End-to-End Encrypted meetings. Wonek encrypts all calls and screen shares end-to-end by default.
Can I share my iPhone or iPad screen in Wonek?
Yes. Wonek supports native E2EE screen sharing across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Does Wonek also make AI video creation software?
Yes—Arte Soft EOOD publishes Wonek Video Studio for macOS separately at https://studio.wonek.com/, while https://wonek.com is the home of the Wonek E2EE P2P communication app.
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