Google Meet

Video Conferencing · Free · since 2017

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Google Meet is a video conferencing built into Google Workspace with screen sharing, recording, and live captions. It handles screen sharing, captions, recording, and workspace integration, and it's best suited for google workspace users who need simple video calls. It has been around since 2017, giving it a 9-year head start in building out integrations and refining the product.

The free plan is free for 60-min group calls — enough for most people to evaluate whether it fits.

pros

Screen sharing built into every call with no plugins or extensions needed
Includes Captions as a core feature, purpose-built for video conferencing workflows
Free for 60-min group calls — generous enough for most small teams to get real work done
Includes recording alongside the core feature set — fewer separate tools needed

cons

Free plan exists but key features are locked behind the paid upgrade
Fewer built-in features means you may need additional tools to cover gaps
Call quality depends heavily on participants' internet connections
Mobile experience lags behind the desktop version in features and polish

top Google Meet alternatives

Whereby Browser-based video meetings with no downloads required — share a link and people join instantly. Free A Around Lightweight video calling tool with floating bubbles, noise cancellation, and minimal screen space. Free

Riverside Studio-quality recording platform for podcasts and video with local recording and AI transcription. $15/mo

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