Google Meet review (2026): features, pros and cons, and what to check before you buy
Video meetings built into Google Workspace, with participant limits and recording set by the Workspace edition.
Our take for buyers
Google Meet is video meetings built into Google Workspace, with 4.5 on Capterra from 12,079 reviews. Note that the G2 score of 4.6 from 47,643 reviews covers Workspace as a whole, not Meet alone. Users praise easy browser joining, good Calendar fit and solid quality for small meetings. Shortlist it if you already run Workspace. Complaints from reviewers cover screen sharing glitches and limits on lower tiers.
Complaints cover screen sharing glitches, recording and time limits on lower tiers, and pixelated video in large calls. Participant caps differ by edition, from 100 on Starter to 1,000 on Enterprise, so size the edition to your largest meetings and not to your average ones. Recording to Drive is not available on Starter, so confirm your edition before promising recordings to colleagues. Meetings run up to 24 hours on every paid plan, so the real limits to check are attendees and recording.
Pros
- Easy to join from a browser with no install.
- Good fit with Calendar and the rest of Workspace.
- Solid audio and video quality for small meetings.
Cons
- Screen sharing glitches reported.
- Recording and time limits on lower tiers.
- Video can pixelate in large calls.
- Best for
- Teams already on Google Workspace that want meetings tied to Calendar and Gmail.
- Starting price
- $7 per user/month (Business Starter, annual commitment)
- G2 rating
- 4.6 (47,643 reviews)
What is Google Meet?
Video meetings built into Google Workspace, with participant limits and recording set by the Workspace edition. Google Meet is video calling built into Google Workspace, with attendee limits and recording set by the edition. It is a natural choice for teams that already use Calendar and Gmail, with limits from 100 to 1,000 participants. Google Meet is based in Mountain View, US.
Category: Video Conferencing Software
Google Meet key features
| Criterion | What we found |
|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per user via Google Workspace edition; no standalone paid Meet license. |
| Target company size | Starter, Standard and Plus capped at 300 users; Enterprise has no user cap. |
| Participant and meeting length limits | 100 (Starter), 150 (Standard), 500 (Plus), 1,000 (Enterprise); meetings up to 24 hours. |
| Security and compliance | Google lists FedRAMP, HIPAA and ISO/IEC programs for Workspace; client-side encryption and data regions offered; specific SOC reports not confirmed by the vendor. |
| Recording and AI transcription | Recording to Drive not supported on Starter; included from Standard. |
| Calendar and chat integrations | Native to Google Calendar, Gmail and Chat. |
| Webinars and large events | In-domain live streaming on Enterprise (internal viewers, 8-hour stream limit, manual recording) |
Google Meet plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Starter | $7 | per user/month | 100 Meet participants, no recording to Drive |
| Business Standard | $14 | per user/month | 150 participants, recording included |
| Business Plus | $22 | per user/month | 500 participants |
| Enterprise | Contact sales | per user/month | 1,000 participants, in-domain live streaming |
The vendor pricing page shows EUR for visitors in Europe. USD 7 / 14 / 22 per user/month on the annual plan and 8.40 / 16.80 / 26.40 on flexible monthly, per the Google Workspace billing help page (knowledge.workspace.google.com/admin/billing/understand-google-workspace-bills-and-charges). Intro promo of 50% off for 3 months applies Nov 7, 2026 to Feb 7, 2027 to new customers. Free consumer Meet exists with a Google account (limits not confirmed by the vendor).
Who should shortlist Google Meet
A strong fit for
- Teams already on Google Workspace that want meetings tied to Calendar and Gmail.
- Small teams that can live with 100 to 150 attendees per meeting.
A weak fit for
- Buyers who do not want to buy a full Workspace suite just for video.
- Teams that need recording on the cheapest plan (not supported on Starter)
Google Meet alternatives
Zoom WorkplaceTeams whose main need is reliable video meetings with chat attached.
Microsoft TeamsOrganizations already on Microsoft 365 and Entra ID.
Cisco WebexEnterprises that want meetings plus calling and room hardware from one vendor.
WherebySmall teams and client-facing professionals who want link-based rooms without installs.
Jitsi MeetTeams with IT staff who want to self-host and control data.
Dialpad MeetingsTeams already buying Dialpad for calling that want meetings in the same app.
Security, admin and compliance
Google lists FedRAMP, HIPAA and ISO/IEC programs for Workspace and offers client-side encryption and data region options. Enterprise data regions are listed on the Enterprise plan. Google does not list specific SOC reports. SSO, SCIM, audit logs and a DPA are not stated for Meet, so request them per edition. Starter, Standard and Plus cap at 300 users. Billing is monthly with optional annual commitment. Ask which compliance programs apply to your edition.
- Data residency
- Data region options offered; enterprise data regions listed on Enterprise.
- Certifications
- FedRAMP, HIPAA, ISO/IEC.
Contract and buying terms
- Contract
- Billed monthly with optional annual commitment; 14-day trial.
- Starting price
- $7 per user/month (Business Starter, annual commitment)
- Pricing model
- Per user (Workspace edition)
- Free plan or trial
- Free plan, Free trial.
What to test in a Google Meet demo or trial
Match the trial to your meeting sizes, because the cap depends on the edition (100, 150, 500 or 1,000). Run a call near your largest typical size and watch video quality, since reviewers report pixelation in large calls. Test screen sharing across browsers, which is a reported weak spot. Record a meeting to check where recordings land and that the plan allows it, since Starter does not support recording to Drive. If you host events, test in-domain live streaming on Enterprise, which reaches internal viewers only. A 14-day trial is available.
Questions to ask Google Meet before you sign
These are the points Google Meet's public pages leave open. Get the answers in writing before procurement signs off.
- Which plan includes SAML SSO, and what does it cost for our seat count?
- Is SCIM provisioning included, or a paid add-on?
- Which plan includes audit logs, and how long are they kept?
- Can we sign your standard DPA without changes?
- What will the price be at renewal, and is the increase capped?
Things to know before a demo
- G2 4.6 (47,643) is for Google Workspace as a whole, not Meet alone; Capterra 4.5 (12,079) is for Meet.
- Recording to Drive is not available on Business Starter, the cheapest plan.
- Meeting length is 24 hours on all paid plans, but the participant cap rises only with the pricier edition (100 to 1,000).
- Starter, Standard and Plus plans max out at 300 users; larger orgs must go Enterprise.
- Live streaming is only inside your own domain and stops after 8 hours.
Head-to-head comparisons
Google Meet FAQ
What is Google Meet used for?
Google Meet is video calling built into Google Workspace, with attendee limits and recording set by the edition. It is a natural choice for teams that already use Calendar and Gmail, with limits from 100 to 1,000 participants. It suits teams already on Google Workspace that want meetings tied to Calendar and Gmail.
What compliance programs does Google Meet list?
Google lists FedRAMP, HIPAA and ISO/IEC programs for Workspace, and offers client-side encryption and data regions. Google does not list specific SOC reports, so ask for them.
How many people can join a Google Meet call?
The cap is 100 on Starter, 150 on Standard, 500 on Plus and 1,000 on Enterprise. Meetings can last up to 24 hours on all paid plans.
Does Google Meet offer a free trial?
Yes. The vendor lists a 14-day trial, and a free consumer version also exists with a Google account.
Vendor profile
- Headquarters
- Mountain View, US.
- Funding or owner
- Part of Alphabet.
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from Google Meet's own pricing, product or documentation pages, G2 and company records, checked on October 24, 2026. Unknown values are left out instead of estimated.