--- description: Review of Google Meet Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Google Meet | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Video Conferencing Software](/directory/4531/video-conferencing/software) > [Google Meet](/software/185290/google-meet) # Google Meet Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/185290/google-meet Page: 1 / 487\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/185290/google-meet?page=2) > Google Meet is a video conferencing app. It is the business-oriented version of Google's Hangouts platform and is suitable for businesses of all sizes. The solution enables users to make video calls with up to 30 users per high-definition video meeting. The app allows users to join pre-scheduled meetings from calendar events, choose a link, enter meeting code and even dial in from their phones if the invitation includes a phone number. Google Meet integrates with G Suite versions of Google Calendar and Gmail and shows the complete list of participants and scheduled meetings. It shows a "join" button for users to connect to the meeting and provides options to mute and turn off the video during the meeting. Google Meet allows users to dial in phone numbers to access meetings, thus enabling users with slow or no internet connection to call in. However, dial-in numbers are only available to the G Suite enterprise edition customers. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 12139 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 12139 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Google ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$6.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Google Meet are currently providing free access to advanced Meet video-conferencing capabilities for all G Suite and G Suite for Education customers globally until September 30, 2020. Benefits include: Larger meetings, for up to 150 participants per call Live streaming for up to 100,000 viewers within a domain The ability to record meetings and save them to Google Drive Google Meet is part of the GSuite platform and is included in all price plans; Basic, Business, and Enterprise. After September 30, 2020, pricing will be as follows: Basic: Free for up to 100 participants per call. Business Essentials: $10/active user/month for up to 150 participants per call. Enterprise Essentials: Contact them for pricing. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - API - Alerts/Notifications - Attendee Management - Audio Calls - Brainstorming - Breakout Rooms - Calendar Sync - Call Conferencing - Call Recording - Chat/Messaging - Collaboration Tools - Conferencing - Discussions/Forums - Electronic Hand Raising - File Sharing - File Transfer - Group Messaging - HD Audio/Video - Host Controls - Live Chat ## Integrations (12 total) - Calendly - Gmail - Google Calendar - Google Classroom - Google Contacts - Google Docs - Google Drive - Google Slides - Google Voice - Google Workspace - Webex Suite - Zoom Workplace ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Chat ## Category - [Video Conferencing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4531/video-conferencing/software) ## Related Categories - [Video Conferencing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4531/video-conferencing/software) - [Team Communication Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4594/team-communication/software) - [VoIP Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4508/voip/software) - [Online Meeting Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/852/online-meeting/software) - [Web Conferencing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3822/conference-calling/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[TeamViewer ONE](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/99131/teamviewer) — 4.6/5 (11629 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Google meet review" — 4.0/5 > **Katrina** | *9 June 2026* | Hospitality | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most about Google meet is that you can have a one on one call or conference in a lot of people with your own personal link. > > **Cons**: What I don't like about Google meet is that pretty much anyone can call you on there even if you do not know the person I get a lot of spam calls on there. > > My overall experience has been good other than the spam calls wish there was a way to filter them or shut that part off ----- ### "My Go-To Platform for Virtual Meetings" — 5.0/5 > **Sophia** | *14 May 2026* | Medical Practice | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I love Google Meet because it is incredibly easy to use and set up. Since my coworkers and I already use Gmail and Google Chat, it’s very convenient to quickly send a Google Meet link whenever we need to discuss something briefly or hold a longer meeting. I also appreciate how reliable the platform is — I rarely experience any technical issues or bugs while using it. It's a great site to use to hold webinars because you can share your screen and present without any error or difficulty. > > **Cons**: Truthfully, there is very little I dislike about Google Meet. Having used technology throughout my teenage and adult years, I have experienced many different virtual meeting platforms, and Google Meet has been my favorite overall. I find it to be the most user-friendly, reliable, and convenient option for virtual meetings. > > I use Google Meet weekly since I work remotely and out of state from the company I work for. It’s one of the easiest platforms to use when I want to quickly connect and meet with my coworkers. I especially like the features that allow me to blur my background, mute myself, or turn off screen sharing whenever needed. Another major benefit is how user-friendly the platform is overall. I also appreciate that Google Meet can take notes during meetings, which is extremely helpful if we need to review important information afterward. Overall, Google Meet has been a very reliable and convenient tool for communication and collaboration. ----- ### "Zoom is Still a Bit Better" — 4.0/5 > **Essence** | *23 March 2026* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: I use Google Meets nearly everyday at my place of work and its easy of use is pretty good\! I love how easy it is to schedule a meeting > > **Cons**: I wish it had stronger translation tools and the quality of videos were stronger. I think Zoom outdo this ----- ### "Perfect for smaller meetings" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *16 March 2026* | Financial Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Very easy to use and because it runs from your browser you don't get stuck outside your meeting while the app updates. Light and very smooth experience. Very simple controls and paired with a Google Workspace subscription you have a lot of controls of things you share within Meet. > > **Cons**: Less participant control for the host as compared to other online meeting applications. Also there is no option for remote control of participant's screen. Works best if you have multiple screens but if you do this is perfect. > > Simply put I love it. It's perfect for quick meetings with my team and clients. Everything happens within the application without a lot of confusing menus. ----- ### "Reliable, User-Friendly Platform for Effective Business Collaboration" — 4.0/5 > **Arnold** | *23 June 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I appreciate most about Google Meet is how simple and dependable it is. As a senior executive at iQor, my schedule is packed with meetings involving teams, clients, and partners across different locations, and Google Meet makes connecting with everyone effortless. The platform is intuitive, so there’s very little time spent dealing with technical issues or helping people get connected. I also value the strong audio and video quality, which helps conversations feel more natural and productive. Features like screen sharing, live captions, and seamless integration with Google Calendar make it easy to stay organized and keep meetings moving efficiently. > > **Cons**: While Google Meet is a strong collaboration platform overall, there are a few areas where it could improve. As a senior executive, I occasionally find that some of the advanced meeting management and engagement features are not as robust as those offered by certain competing platforms. For larger meetings or executive presentations, having more customization options for participant interactions and meeting controls would be beneficial. There have also been instances where participants with slower internet connections experienced reduced video quality, which can impact the flow of discussions. Additionally, while the integration within the Google ecosystem is excellent, collaboration with users outside that ecosystem can sometimes require extra steps. These are relatively minor concerns, but addressing them would further enhance the overall user experience. > > Overall, my experience with Google Meet has been very positive. As a senior executive at iQor, I rely on virtual meeting platforms daily to collaborate with internal teams, engage with clients, and support strategic initiatives across multiple locations. Google Meet has consistently provided a reliable, easy-to-use environment that helps keep communication efficient and productive. ----- Page: 1 / 487\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/185290/google-meet?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/185290/google-meet) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data