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Google Meet vs Zoom: Google-integrated meetings or a dedicated meeting tool?

By Official AppDuo editorial team · Updated

Google Meet logoGoogle Meet7.5/10Freemium · FreeZoom logoZoom7.5/10Freemium · Free

Quick verdict

Google Meet vs Zoom: Google-integrated meetings or a dedicated meeting tool.

Google Meet: Teams, schools and small businesses already on Gmail, Google Calendar and Workspace.

Zoom: Teams that want a dedicated meeting tool with optional webinars, rooms and AI notes outside the Google or Microsoft ecosystems.

Choose for your main task, existing devices and plan limits; the overall score cannot replace your requirements.

Head-to-head

Google Meet leads on 3, Zoom on 4, 2 even

FeatureGoogle MeetZoom
Free plan meeting time limit[1],[12]Up to 100 participants; group meetings end after 60 minutes; 1:1 and mobile calls have no time limit.Basic plan: up to 100 participants, meetings end after 40 minutes.
→ If you rely on free meetings, Meet gives 20 more minutes per group call and unlimited 1:1 calls.
Cheapest paid plan[2],[12]Workspace Business Starter: $7/user/month on a one-year commitment, includes Gmail and Drive; up to 100 participants.Pro: $16.99/user/month billed monthly or $14.16 billed annually; 100 participants, meetings up to 30 hours.
→ Budget-conscious teams pay less with Meet and also get email and storage.
Recording and AI on the free plan[1],[12]Recording, live streaming and Gemini notes need a paid plan.Local recording only; 3 meeting summaries, 20 AI queries and 3 AI note-taking uses per month.
→ Free users who need to keep a recording or try AI summaries can do so on Zoom.
Platforms[1],[13]Web, iOS, Android.Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux, browser extension.
→ Anyone wanting a dedicated desktop app, including on Linux, has more options with Zoom.
End-to-end encryption[4],[16],[21]Audio and video of 1:1 and group calls in the new Meet app are end-to-end encrypted; stated only for the new Meet app.Optional: account owner must enable it; turning it on disables AI, cloud recording and live transcription. 2020 FTC allegations.
→ Privacy-minded users get E2EE on Meet without the feature trade-offs Zoom imposes.
Customer support channels[1],[12],[23]Docs and community; no direct support described for free accounts.Docs, chat, email, phone, community; some reviewers criticise support and cancellation.
→ If you need to reach a person when something breaks, Zoom lists more channels.
Integrations[1],[13]Google Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, YouTube.Outlook, Google Calendar, Microsoft 365, Slack; offers an API.
→ Google ecosystem users fit Meet, while Microsoft 365 or Slack users fit Zoom better.
Vietnam App Store rating[6],[18]4.1/5 from 8,536 ratings.4.2/5 from 321,285 ratings.
→ On the Vietnam App Store, Zoom scores slightly higher on a far larger base of ratings.
Paid plan trial[2]14-day trial.No public information found
→ The research found a trial length only for Meet, so the two cannot be compared.

Choose Google Meet if…

  • Teams, schools and small businesses already on Gmail, Google Calendar and Workspace
  • People who want quick link-based meetings in a browser or on a phone with nothing extra to install

Choose Zoom if…

  • Teams that want a dedicated meeting tool with optional webinars, rooms and AI notes outside the Google or Microsoft ecosystems
  • People who regularly meet external guests and want easy joining via link, app or browser

How the products differ

Google Meet: Google Meet suits people and organisations already in the Google ecosystem: no install, join from a link, and free accounts can host up to 100 participants. The trade-offs are a 60-minute cap on free group meetings, recording and other advanced features behind paid plans, and reviewer complaints that it is bare-bones next to rivals.

Zoom: Zoom suits individuals and organisations that want a dedicated meeting tool independent of any office suite, with strong ratings and plans at several scales. The trade-offs are a free tier capped at 40-minute meetings, paid prices above Google Workspace Business Starter, and a 2020 security record worth weighing.

Choose around your use case

Google Meet: Fits Teams, schools and small businesses already on Gmail, Google Calendar and Workspace; People who want quick link-based meetings in a browser or on a phone with nothing extra to install. Strengths: Free tier for up to 100 participants; 1:1 calls have no time limit; Built into Google Calendar, Docs, Sheets and Slides; runs on web, iOS and Android.

Zoom: Fits Teams that want a dedicated meeting tool with optional webinars, rooms and AI notes outside the Google or Microsoft ecosystems; People who regularly meet external guests and want easy joining via link, app or browser. Strengths: Strong ratings: 4.7/5 on the US App Store (3.2M+ ratings), 4.5/5 on G2, 4.6/5 on Capterra; Free plan for 100 participants; Pro and Business meetings run up to 30 hours.

Costs and limits to check

Google Meet: Paid prices depend on plan and purchase channel; see the product review. Trade-off: Group meetings on free accounts are capped at 60 minutes. Zoom: Pro: 16.99 USD/user/month, as recorded in the review. Trade-off: Free plan caps meetings at 40 minutes and AI use per month. Prices retain the currency and billing units recorded in the source profiles; no currency conversion or plan equivalence is assumed. Check official prices, limits and terms before payment.

Frequently asked questions

Should I choose Google Meet or Zoom?

Google Meet vs Zoom: Google-integrated meetings or a dedicated meeting tool. Google Meet: Teams, schools and small businesses already on Gmail, Google Calendar and Workspace. Zoom: Teams that want a dedicated meeting tool with optional webinars, rooms and AI notes outside the Google or Microsoft ecosystems. Choose for your main task, existing devices and plan limits; the overall score cannot replace your requirements.

Does a higher score always mean a better fit?

No. Overall scores are editorial judgements across several criteria. Your task, allowance and existing ecosystem may matter more; the table separates those differences so you can decide.

Where do prices and limits come from?

From each product’s researched profile, with source links and check dates in the review. This comparison reuses that evidence; its compilation date does not mean every price was rechecked that day.

Sources

Numbers in the table refer to these sources, read on the dates shown.

  1. 1.Official Google Meet product page · Vendor-provided · Nov 10, 2026
  2. 2.Google Workspace pricing · Vendor-provided · Nov 10, 2026
  3. 3.Google Privacy Policy · Vendor-provided · Nov 10, 2026
  4. 4.Google Meet Help: privacy and encryption · Vendor-provided · Nov 10, 2026
  5. 5.App Store listing (United States) · store · Nov 10, 2026
  6. 6.App Store listing (Vietnam) · store · Nov 10, 2026
  7. 7.Google Play listing (United States) · store · Nov 10, 2026
  8. 8.Wikipedia: Google Meet · Community-reported · Nov 10, 2026
  9. 9.MacRumors (2021-07-14): Google Meet one-hour cap · press · Nov 10, 2026
  10. 10.G2 Google Meet reviews · review-site · Nov 10, 2026
  11. 11.Capterra Google Meet reviews · review-site · Nov 10, 2026
  12. 12.Official Zoom pricing page · Vendor-provided · Nov 10, 2026
  13. 13.Official Zoom Meetings product page · Vendor-provided · Nov 10, 2026
  14. 14.Zoom Privacy Statement · Vendor-provided · Nov 10, 2026
  15. 15.Zoom Trust Center: security · Vendor-provided · Nov 10, 2026
  16. 16.Zoom Support: end-to-end encryption for meetings · Vendor-provided · Nov 10, 2026
  17. 17.App Store listing (United States) · store · Nov 10, 2026
  18. 18.App Store listing (Vietnam) · store · Nov 10, 2026
  19. 19.Google Play listing (United States) · store · Nov 10, 2026
  20. 20.Wikipedia: Zoom Communications · Community-reported · Nov 10, 2026
  21. 21.FTC press release (2020-11-09) · press · Nov 10, 2026
  22. 22.G2 Zoom Workplace reviews · review-site · Nov 10, 2026
  23. 23.Capterra Zoom Workplace reviews · review-site · Nov 10, 2026

Prepared by the AppDuo Editorial Team from the sources cited in this article. AI assists with organising and cross-checking data; editorial responsibility remains with AppDuo.

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