Google Meet
Secure, high-quality video conferencing built into Google Workspace
Founded
2017
Starting Price
$0
Category
Communication
Last updated April 27, 2026
About Google Meet
Google Meet is Google's enterprise-grade video conferencing platform that enables secure, reliable online meetings directly from a browser with no downloads required. Deeply integrated with Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Drive), it offers real-time captions, AI-generated meeting summaries, noise cancellation, breakout rooms, recording, and live translated captions. With a generous free tier supporting 100 participants and paid plans scaling to 1,000 attendees, Google Meet serves everyone from individuals hosting quick calls to large enterprises running company-wide meetings and livestreams for up to 100,000 viewers.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- No software download required — join meetings directly from any browser with a single link
- Generous free tier with up to 100 participants and core features like captions and screen sharing
- Seamless integration with Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs) streamlines scheduling and collaboration
- AI-powered features including meeting summaries, live translated captions, and noise cancellation
- Clean, intuitive interface with minimal learning curve for new users
Key Features
Browser-Based Meetings
Join or host video meetings directly from any browser without downloading software, with full mobile app support for iOS and Android
AI Meeting Summaries
Automatically generate post-meeting summaries with key takeaways, action items, and notes using Google's Gemini AI (Business Standard and above)
Real-Time Captions & Translation
Live captions during meetings with support for real-time translated captions across multiple languages
Noise Cancellation
AI-powered noise cancellation filters out background noise like keyboard typing, barking dogs, and construction sounds
Screen Sharing & Presenting
Share your entire screen, a specific window, or a Chrome tab with audio for presentations and collaboration
Breakout Rooms
Split participants into smaller groups for focused discussions, brainstorming, or workshops during larger meetings
Meeting Recording
Record meetings and save them directly to Google Drive for later review and sharing (paid plans)
Pricing
Free (Google Meet)
$0/month
- Up to 100 participants
- 60-minute group meetings
- Unlimited 1-on-1 calls (24 hours)
- Screen sharing
- Real-time captions
Best For
Remote Team Meetings
Host daily standups, team syncs, and all-hands meetings with screen sharing, recording, and AI-generated summaries for absent team members
Client & External Calls
Share a simple meeting link with clients, partners, or vendors — no account or download required to join
Online Education & Training
Use breakout rooms, polls, Q&A, and recording to deliver interactive virtual classes and corporate training sessions
Large-Scale Company Events
Host company-wide townhalls with up to 1,000 participants or livestream to 100,000 viewers on Enterprise plans
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