Starting price$7/user/moWorkspace Business Starter, annual plan ($8.40 flexible); recording from Standard ($14)
Free trial / planFree plan (60-minute meetings, 100 participants); 14-day trial
Vettlo score85/100
G2 user rating4.6/548,270 reviews
Google Meet Review (2026): Pricing, Pros and Cons
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Short answer
Google Meet ranks #3 of 6 in our video conferencing tools ranking (85/100). Best for Google Workspace teams. Paid plans start at $7/user/mo (Workspace Business Starter, annual plan ($8.40 flexible); recording from Standard ($14)).
What is Google Meet?
Google Meet is the video meeting app in Google Workspace and runs in the browser with nothing to install. Business Starter ($7 per user on the annual plan) allows 100 participants and 24-hour meetings; Business Standard ($14) adds recording to Drive, noise cancellation, breakout rooms, polls and Q&A; Business Plus ($22) raises meetings to 500 participants and adds attendance tracking.
Who it's best for
Teams on Gmail and Google Calendar that want meetings included with their email and documents.
Why we rank it
It's the easiest tool here to join from a calendar invite, and every Workspace plan includes email, Drive and Docs along with meetings.
Pros and cons
Strengths
- Browser-based, nothing to install
- Email, Drive and Docs included in every plan
- Free plan allows 60-minute meetings for 100 people
Watch-outs
- No recording, breakout rooms or polls on Business Starter
- Attendance tracking needs Business Plus ($22)
- Starter caps meetings at 100 participants
Skip it if: You only need meetings and don't want to pay for a full office suite.
Google Meet pricing
Paid plans start at $7/user/mo (Workspace Business Starter, annual plan ($8.40 flexible); recording from Standard ($14)). Free plan or trial: Free plan (60-minute meetings, 100 participants); 14-day trial.
From Google Meet's pricing page, checked on the date at the top of this review. See how it compares on price in our video conferencing tools pricing overview.
How we scored Google Meet
Video conferencing score: 85/100
Meeting features (25%)4/5
Scale & limits (15%)4/5
Recording & AI (15%)4/5
Admin, security & integrations (15%)4.5/5
Ease of use (15%)5/5
Price & value (15%)4/5
Each criterion is rated 0 to 5 and weighted for the category. See our methodology.
How Google Meet compares
| # | Tool | Best for | Starting price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zoom Workplace | Best overall for meetings, recording and AI notes | $14.16/user/mo | 93/100 |
| 2 | Microsoft Teams | Best value, and best for Microsoft 365 companies | $4/user/mo | 90/100 |
| 3 | Google Meet | Google Workspace teams | $7/user/mo | 85/100 |
| 4 | Webex | Large enterprises with strict security needs | Free | 84/100 |
| 5 | Zoho Meeting | Best budget pick for small teams | From $1/host/mo | 79/100 |
| 6 | Whereby | Simple browser meetings with clients | $10.99/host/mo | 71/100 |
Alternatives and comparisons
Google Meet FAQ
How much does Google Meet cost?
Paid plans start at $7/user/mo (Workspace Business Starter, annual plan ($8.40 flexible); recording from Standard ($14)). Free plan or trial: Free plan (60-minute meetings, 100 participants); 14-day trial.
Is Google Meet worth it?
Google Meet scores 85/100 in our video conferencing tools ranking, where it is best for Google Workspace teams. It's a weaker fit if: you only need meetings and don't want to pay for a full office suite.
Does Google Meet have a free plan or trial?
Free plan (60-minute meetings, 100 participants); 14-day trial.
What are the best Google Meet alternatives?
In our video conferencing tools ranking, the closest alternatives are Zoom Workplace, Microsoft Teams and Webex.