By Convo Team • Published April 10, 2026 • Last updated April 10, 2026
Google Meet is best for teams already using Google Workspace — it's free for up to 60 minutes and integrates with Gmail and Calendar. Zoom is better for large meetings (up to 1,000 participants), advanced features like breakout rooms, and teams that need cross-platform flexibility. Both work with AI meeting assistants like Convo for transcription and notes.
Google Meet vs Zoom
Side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, recording, meeting limits, and which one is right for your team.
Choose Google Meet if...
- • Your team already uses Google Workspace
- • You want zero-install meetings (browser-based)
- • You need tight Gmail + Calendar integration
- • Most meetings are under 100 participants
Choose Zoom if...
- • You need large meetings (300-1,000 people)
- • You use breakout rooms frequently
- • You need a dedicated desktop app experience
- • Your team works across different ecosystems
Feature comparison
| Feature | Google Meet | Zoom |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes (60 min, 100 people) | Yes (40 min, 100 people) |
| Max participants (paid) | 500 | 1,000 |
| Meeting duration (free) | 60 minutes | 40 minutes |
| Cloud recording | Business Standard+ ($14/user) | Pro+ ($13.33/user) |
| Local recording | No | Yes (free) |
| Breakout rooms | Yes (paid plans) | Yes (all plans) |
| Virtual backgrounds | Yes | Yes |
| Background blur | Yes | Yes |
| Live captions | Yes (free) | Yes (free) |
| Noise cancellation | Yes (paid) | Yes (all plans) |
| Polls & Q&A | Yes (paid) | Yes (paid) |
| Whiteboard | Via Jamboard | Built-in |
| Calendar integration | Google Calendar (native) | Google, Outlook, others |
| Browser-only (no app) | Yes | Limited |
| Desktop app | PWA only | Full native app |
| E2E encryption | Yes | Yes (optional) |
Pricing comparison
| Plan | Google Meet | Zoom |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 60 min, 100 people | 40 min, 100 people |
| Starter / Pro | $7/user/mo (Business Starter) | $13.33/user/mo (Pro) |
| Business | $14/user/mo (Business Standard) | $18.33/user/mo (Business) |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Custom pricing |
Prices as of April 2026. Google Meet is bundled with Google Workspace (includes Gmail, Drive, Docs).
What neither platform does well
Both Google Meet and Zoom are great for hosting meetings. Neither is great at what happens after the meeting — the follow-up emails, action items, and notes.
Average time spent on post-meeting follow-up
Time Convo takes to draft a follow-up email
Extra cost — Convo works with both platforms
Related guides
Frequently asked questions
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