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Google Meet alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Google Meet: free group calls end at 60 minutes, and fewer webinar and large-event tools than Zoom or Webex. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Google Meet, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Zoom Workplace currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Zoom Workplace logoZoom WorkplaceFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +35 of 566.5
2Jitsi Meet logoJitsi MeetOpen sourceYesWeb, iOS, Android +14 of 459.6
3Proton Meet logoProton MeetFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +34 of 455.3
4Zoho Meeting logoZoho MeetingFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +33 of 353.6
5Microsoft Teams logoMicrosoft TeamsFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +20 of 341.7
  1. Zoom Workplace logo

    1. Zoom WorkplaceTop pick

    Best for: Organisations that want a familiar, reliable meeting tool guests already know

    Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Google Meet

    More controls for large meetings and webinars, with apps on every platform.

    Pros

    • Reliable call quality, even on poor connections
    • Apps for every desktop and mobile platform
    • Breakout rooms, webinars and large meetings in one ecosystem

    Cons

    • Free plan cuts group meetings at 40 minutes
    • Webinars, phone and rooms cost extra
    • The app has grown cluttered with non-meeting features
    Visit Zoom Workplace Compare with Google MeetDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Zoom Workplace a good Google Meet alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    40 minutes per meeting, 100 participants
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoom.us(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $14.16 per user/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoom.us(opens source in a new tab)
    Business plan
    300 participants
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoom.us(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro meeting length
    Up to 30 hours
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoom.us(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop apps
    Windows, macOS and Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoom.us(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Jitsi Meet logo

    2. Jitsi Meet

    Best for: People who want free calls without accounts, or organisations that want to self-host

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Google Meet

    Also browser-based, but open source and free with no account needed.

    Pros

    • Free and open source
    • Guests join from a browser with no account
    • Can be self-hosted for full control

    Cons

    • Large meetings need well-provisioned servers
    • Less polished than commercial tools
    • Fewer admin and webinar features
    Visit Jitsi Meet Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Jitsi Meet a good Google Meet alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Open source
    Yes, 100%
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jitsi.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Account needed to join
    No
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jitsi.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jitsi.github.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Trademark owner
    8x8
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jitsi.org(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Proton Meet logo

    3. Proton Meet

    Best for: Privacy-conscious people and businesses, especially existing Proton users

    Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Google Meet

    End-to-end encrypted meetings for people who don't want Google handling calls.

    Pros

    • End-to-end encrypted audio, video and chat
    • Free tier with up to 50 participants
    • Apps on all major platforms

    Cons

    • Free calls limited to one hour
    • Newer service with fewer integrations
    • Maximum 250 participants on paid plans
    Visit Proton Meet Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Proton Meet a good Google Meet alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    One-hour calls, up to 50 participants
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Paid plans
    Up to 24 hours, 250 participants
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Encryption
    End-to-end, using MLS
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Apps
    iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux, web
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Zoho Meeting logo

    4. Zoho Meeting

    Best for: Small and mid-sized businesses, especially Zoho users, wanting affordable meetings and webinars

    Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

    53.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Google Meet

    Cheaper paid plans with a free tier, part of the Zoho suite.

    Pros

    • Free plan with 100 participants
    • Low-cost paid tiers with webinars available
    • Works well with Zoho CRM and other Zoho apps

    Cons

    • Free meetings capped at 60 minutes
    • Fewer third-party integrations than Zoom
    • Video quality and polish trail the leaders
    Visit Zoho Meeting Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Zoho Meeting a good Google Meet alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    100 participants, 60 minutes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days, no credit card
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Toll-free numbers
    55+ countries (add-on)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Microsoft Teams logo

    5. Microsoft Teams

    Best for: Organizations already using Microsoft 365

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    41.7

    score / 100

    Why switch from Google Meet

    The equivalent choice if your company runs on Microsoft 365.

    Pros

    • Included in many Microsoft 365 plans
    • Strong meetings and calling
    • Office file co-editing

    Cons

    • Interface can feel cluttered
    • Best experience requires Microsoft 365
    Visit Microsoft Teams Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.352
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1515
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Microsoft Teams a good Google Meet alternative?

    Verified facts

    0 of 3 verified
    Free version
    Yes
    Not checked yetmicrosoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Meetings
    Video meetings and webinars
    Not checked yetmicrosoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Microsoft 365 integration
    Yes
    Not checked yetmicrosoft.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Google Meet alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Zoom Workplace logo

Best Google Meet alternative for most people

Zoom Workplace

More controls for large meetings and webinars, with apps on every platform.

Jitsi Meet logo

Best Google Meet alternative for a free option

Jitsi Meet

Also browser-based, but open source and free with no account needed.

Proton Meet logo

Best Google Meet alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Proton Meet

End-to-end encrypted meetings for people who don't want Google handling calls.

Jitsi Meet logo

Best Google Meet alternative for open source

Jitsi Meet

Also browser-based, but open source and free with no account needed.

Jitsi Meet logo

Best Google Meet alternative for self-hosting

Jitsi Meet

Also browser-based, but open source and free with no account needed.

Zoho Meeting logo

Best Google Meet alternative for Mac

Zoho Meeting

Cheaper paid plans with a free tier, part of the Zoho suite.

Microsoft Teams logo

Best Google Meet alternative for Windows

Microsoft Teams

The equivalent choice if your company runs on Microsoft 365.

Zoom Workplace logo

Best Google Meet alternative for Linux

Zoom Workplace

More controls for large meetings and webinars, with apps on every platform.

Whereby logo

Best Google Meet alternative for iPhone and Android

Whereby

Browser-based rooms with permanent links, designed for small teams and client calls.

Zoom Workplace logo

Best Google Meet alternative for working in the browser

Zoom Workplace

More controls for large meetings and webinars, with apps on every platform.

Google Meet alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Google Meet?

Zoom Workplace ranks first right now. More controls for large meetings and webinars, with apps on every platform. Jitsi Meet and Whereby follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Google Meet?

Yes. Zoom Workplace (free plan + paid), Jitsi Meet (open source), Proton Meet (free plan + paid) and Zoho Meeting (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Google Meet?

Yes: Jitsi Meet. Jitsi Meet can also be self-hosted.

Which Google Meet alternatives work on Linux?

Zoom Workplace, Proton Meet and Zoho Meeting run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Google Meet?

The complaints we hear most: free group calls end at 60 minutes; fewer webinar and large-event tools than Zoom or Webex; recording and larger meetings need paid plans.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Google Meet, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.