Zoom vs Google Meet
Zoom and Google Meet are the two most popular video conferencing tools for businesses, each with strengths in different ecosystems. Google Meet is the natural fit for Google Workspace users with seamless Calendar integration, while Zoom leads in feature depth, third-party integrations, and webinar capabilities.
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| Feature | Zoom | Google Meet |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing from | Free–$19.99/user/mo | Free–$18/user/mo |
| Pricing | Free (40-min limit); Pro $13.33/user/mo | Free; Google Workspace from $6/user/mo |
| Best for | Feature-rich meetings, webinars, and events | Google Workspace users and simple meetings |
| Meeting limit (free) | 40 minutes with 3+ participants | 60 minutes, up to 100 participants |
| Breakout rooms | Yes, fully featured | Yes, available on Workspace plans |
| Recording | Cloud on paid plans | Saves to Google Drive on Workspace |
| Noise cancellation | AI-powered noise suppression | Google AI noise cancellation |
The third option most teams miss
Picking between Zoom and Google Meet isn't the only choice.
Appaca integrates with both Zoom and Google Meet to automatically capture transcripts, extract action items, and push them into your project management tools. Eliminate the post-meeting busywork that neither platform handles natively.
- No code, no deployment, no devops
- Built-in database, dashboards, team access
- Refine with chat as your needs change
- Free to start, no per-seat pricing surprises
Common questions
Yes, Google Meet is free for meetings up to 60 minutes and 100 participants with a Google account. Longer meetings and additional features require a Google Workspace subscription.
Zoom Webinars supports up to 50,000 attendees with advanced registration and Q&A features. Google Meet's equivalent is Google Workspace's large meeting add-on, which is less feature-rich.
No, Google Meet runs entirely in the browser. Zoom has a web client but encourages the desktop app for the best experience with full feature access.