Google Meet
Secure, high-quality video conferencing built into Google Workspace
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
- Secure by default with encryption in transit and Google's enterprise-grade infrastructure
Cons
- Advanced features like recording, breakout rooms, and AI summaries require paid Google Workspace plans
- 60-minute limit on group meetings in the free tier can be restrictive for longer sessions
- Heavily tied to the Google ecosystem — less ideal if your organization uses Microsoft or other platforms
- No in-meeting file sharing — you cannot send attachments directly in the meeting chat
- Can be resource-heavy on Chrome, causing lag on older machines or slow internet connections
- Lacks webinar-level controls and advanced event management features compared to dedicated webinar platforms
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)
Polls & Q&A
Engage participants with interactive polls and structured Q&A sessions during meetings
Google Workspace Integration
Seamlessly integrates with Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, and Google Drive for scheduling, joining, and storing meeting content
Attendance Tracking
Track who attended meetings and for how long with automatic attendance reports (Business Plus and Enterprise)
Pricing
- Up to 100 participants
- 60-minute group meetings
- Unlimited 1-on-1 calls (24 hours)
- Screen sharing
- Real-time captions
- Noise cancellation
- No downloads required
- Up to 100 participants
- 24-hour meetings
- 30 GB cloud storage per user
- Custom business email
- Google Workspace apps included
- Standard security
- Up to 150 participants
- Meeting recording to Google Drive
- Breakout rooms
- Polls & Q&A
- Noise cancellation
- 2 TB cloud storage per user
- AI meeting summaries
- Up to 500 participants
- Attendance tracking
- Advanced security & compliance
- 5 TB cloud storage per user
- Everything in Business Standard
- eDiscovery & Vault
- Up to 1,000 participants
- Livestreaming for up to 100,000 viewers
- 5 TB+ storage (expandable)
- S/MIME encryption
- Data loss prevention
- Advanced admin controls
- Premium support
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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