Google Meet alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Google Meet alternative for most people
Zoom WorkplaceMore controls for large meetings and webinars, with apps on every platform.
Best Google Meet alternative for a free option
Jitsi MeetAlso browser-based, but open source and free with no account needed.
Best Google Meet alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
Proton MeetEnd-to-end encrypted meetings for people who don't want Google handling calls.
Best Google Meet alternative for open source
Jitsi MeetAlso browser-based, but open source and free with no account needed.
Best Google Meet alternative for self-hosting
Jitsi MeetAlso browser-based, but open source and free with no account needed.
Best Google Meet alternative for Mac
Zoho MeetingCheaper paid plans with a free tier, part of the Zoho suite.
Best Google Meet alternative for Windows
Microsoft TeamsThe equivalent choice if your company runs on Microsoft 365.
Best Google Meet alternative for Linux
Zoom WorkplaceMore controls for large meetings and webinars, with apps on every platform.
Best Google Meet alternative for iPhone and Android
WherebyBrowser-based rooms with permanent links, designed for small teams and client calls.
Best Google Meet alternative for working in the browser
Zoom WorkplaceMore 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.