Google Meet
Google's browser-based video meetings, free with a Google account and built into Workspace.
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About Google Meet
Google Meet is Google's video meeting service. It runs in any modern browser with nothing to install, and has apps for iOS and Android, so joining a call is as simple as clicking a link from Gmail or Google Calendar. Anyone with a Google account can host meetings for up to 100 participants; on the free tier, group calls with three or more people end after 60 minutes, while one-to-one calls can last up to 24 hours. Google Workspace business plans and some Google One plans lift the limits, adding longer calls, recording, attendance tracking, breakout rooms, live streaming and meetings of up to 1,000 participants, plus Gemini features such as note taking and translated captions. Because it is part of Workspace, most companies on Gmail and Google Calendar get it without a separate purchase. It is less configurable than Zoom or Webex for large events, but it suits teams already in Google's ecosystem who want meetings that just work from a calendar invite.
Best for: Teams on Google Workspace who want meetings that launch straight from Calendar.
Pros and cons
What works
- Nothing to install for hosts or guests
- Included with Google Workspace plans
- Tight Gmail and Calendar integration
Why people leave
- Free group calls end at 60 minutes
- Fewer webinar and large-event tools than Zoom or Webex
- Recording and larger meetings need paid plans
Top Google Meet alternatives
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Zoom Workplace66.5More controls for large meetings and webinars, with apps on every platform.
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Jitsi Meet59.6Also browser-based, but open source and free with no account needed.
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Whereby57.2Browser-based rooms with permanent links, designed for small teams and client calls.
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Proton Meet55.3End-to-end encrypted meetings for people who don't want Google handling calls.
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Zoho Meeting53.6Cheaper paid plans with a free tier, part of the Zoho suite.
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Google Meet: common questions
Is Google Meet free?
Google Meet has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan participants: Up to 100 (checked on Google Meet's own site).
Is Google Meet open source?
No, Google Meet is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Jitsi Meet.
What platforms does Google Meet run on?
Google Meet is available for Web, iOS and Android.
What are the best alternatives to Google Meet?
The highest-ranked Google Meet alternatives right now are Zoom Workplace, Jitsi Meet and Whereby. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.