Zoom vs Google Meet

Zoom and Google Meet are the most common video meeting tools.

At a glance

Feature	Zoom Freemium	Google Meet Freemium
Best for	Anyone who needs reliable video meetings and webinars.	Google Workspace users and anyone wanting no-install meetings.
Pricing	Free plan available. Paid plans add more features and limits.	Free plan available. Paid plans add more features and limits.
Platforms	Web, Desktop, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Covers	Video conferencing, Webinar & virtual event platforms	Video conferencing
Key features	Video meetings Webinars Team Chat Recording and transcripts AI Companion	Browser meetings Calendar integration Live captions Recording (paid) Gemini notes (paid)
Strengths	Reliable and familiar Good video quality Strong webinar tools	Nothing to install Simple Integrated with Calendar and Gmail
Weaknesses	Free meetings are time-limited Add-ons increase cost	Free group calls are time-limited Fewer webinar features

Choose Zoom if…

You need webinars, large meetings and advanced meeting controls.

Choose Google Meet if…

You use Google Workspace and want simple meetings with nothing to install.

For Google Workspace teams, Meet is usually enough. Zoom is better for webinars, large events and power users.

Features and pricing change often. Check both vendors' websites for current plans before you buy.