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Google Meet alternatives
Google Meet compared with 5 alternatives: Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, Whereby and Jitsi Meet.
Google Meet has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Google Workspace). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google MeetThis tool | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Zoom | Free plan · from $14.16/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Microsoft Teams | Free plan · from $4.00/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Webex | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Whereby | Free plan · from $10.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS |
| Jitsi Meet | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Google Meet
- Free plan · from $14.16/mo
Zoom
Video meetings bundled with team chat, phone and AI notes
- Zoom starts at $14.16 per user / month, billed annually ($169.90 a year). Google Meet starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Google Workspace).
- Only Zoom lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Zoom lists a browser extension.
- Zoom also covers whiteboard, booking links and team chat.
- Google Meet also covers transcription and noise cancellation.
Suits: Teams whose main need is video meetings with chat alongside
- Free plan · from $4.00/mo
Microsoft Teams
Chat, video meetings and calling tied into Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Teams starts at $4.00 per user / month, paid yearly. Google Meet starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Google Workspace).
- Only Microsoft Teams lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Microsoft Teams also covers whiteboard, team chat and file sharing.
- Google Meet also covers meeting notes.
Suits: Organizations that already pay for Microsoft 365
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Webex
Cisco's app for video meetings, messaging and calling
- Webex starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($144 a year). Google Meet starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Google Workspace).
- Only Webex lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Webex also covers whiteboard, screen recording, team chat and file sharing.
- Google Meet also covers meeting notes and transcription.
Suits: Organizations that equip rooms and desks with Cisco devices
- Free plan · from $10.99/mo
Whereby
Browser-based video meetings with permanent room links
- Whereby starts at $10.99 per month for 1 host, billed monthly ($109.90 billed annually). Google Meet starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Google Workspace).
- Only Google Meet lists an Android app.
- Whereby also covers whiteboard and file sharing.
- Google Meet also covers meeting notes and transcription.
Suits: Consultants, coaches and therapists who meet clients in one fixed room
- Free
Jitsi Meet
Free, open-source video meetings you can self-host
- Jitsi Meet is free. Google Meet starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Google Workspace).
- Only Jitsi Meet lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Jitsi Meet is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Google Meet also covers meeting notes, transcription and noise cancellation.
Suits: Quick video calls where guests should not need an account
Limits worth knowing in Google Meet
- No-cost meetings end at 60 minutes unless they are 1:1 or mobile calls.
- Paid Meet features are not sold separately: they come with a Google Workspace plan, or Google One Premium for individuals.
- Business Starter has no recording, noise cancellation or Gemini in Meet, and Business plans stop at 300 users.
- Computers join through the browser; the site lists apps only for phones and tablets, not a desktop app.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Google Meet?
The alternatives to Google Meet in this directory are Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, Whereby and Jitsi Meet. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Google Meet.
Is there a free alternative to Google Meet?
Yes. Jitsi Meet is free to use. Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex and Whereby have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Google Meet alternatives work on Windows?
The Google Meet listing does not include a Windows app. Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex and Jitsi Meet list one.
Which Google Meet alternatives work on macOS?
The Google Meet listing does not include a macOS app. Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex and Jitsi Meet list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Google Meet?
Jitsi Meet is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.