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Google Meet alternatives with a Mac app

The Google Meet listing does not include a Mac app. 27 of the 33 other team communication apps in this directory list a Mac app.

Google Meet has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Google Workspace). 21 of them are free or have a free plan.

27 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Google Meet

  1. 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.
    Zoom vs Google MeetZoom pricing and details

  2. 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.
    Microsoft Teams vs Google MeetMicrosoft Teams pricing and details

  3. 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.
    Webex vs Google MeetWebex pricing and details

  4. 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.
    Jitsi Meet vs Google MeetJitsi Meet pricing and details

  5. Gather

    Virtual office with presence, meetings and chat for remote teams

    • Gather starts at $12 per member / month, billed yearly. Google Meet starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Google Workspace).
    • Google Meet has a free plan. Gather does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Gather lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Gather lists a browser extension.
    Gather pricing and details

  6. Roam

    Virtual office with drop-in meetings, chat and AI meeting notes

    • Roam starts at $19.50 per active member / month, billed monthly. Google Meet starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Google Workspace).
    • Google Meet has a free plan. Roam does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Roam lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Roam also covers booking links, screen recording and team chat.
    Roam pricing and details

  7. Slack

    Channel-based team messaging with huddles, workflows and AI

    • Slack starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed annually. Google Meet starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Google Workspace).
    • Only Slack lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Slack also covers workflow automation, documents, team chat and file sharing.
    • Google Meet also covers meeting notes, transcription and noise cancellation.
    Slack pricing and details

  8. Lark

    All-in-one suite of chat, meetings, docs, email and workflows

    • Lark starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually. Google Meet starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Google Workspace).
    • Only Lark lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Lark also covers wiki, calendar, workflow automation, documents and team chat.
    • Google Meet also covers meeting notes and noise cancellation.
    Lark pricing and details

  9. Zoho Cliq

    Team chat, calls and meetings from the Zoho suite

    • Zoho Cliq starts at $16.20 per month for up to 25 users, billed annually (Standard). Google Meet starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Google Workspace).
    • Only Zoho Cliq lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Zoho Cliq also covers whiteboard, workflow automation, team chat and file sharing.
    • Google Meet also covers meeting notes, transcription and noise cancellation.
    Zoho Cliq pricing and details

  10. Troop Messenger

    Secure business messenger with calls, sold as SaaS or on-premise

    • Troop Messenger starts at $2.50 per user / month. Google Meet starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Google Workspace).
    • Google Meet has a free plan. Troop Messenger does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Troop Messenger lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Troop Messenger is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Troop Messenger pricing and details

  11. Discord

    Free text, voice and video chat built around servers

    • Discord starts at $2.99 per month. Google Meet starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Google Workspace).
    • Only Discord lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Discord also covers team chat and file sharing.
    • Google Meet also covers meeting notes, transcription and noise cancellation.
    Discord pricing and details

  12. Element

    End-to-end encrypted chat and calls on the Matrix standard

    • Only Element lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Element is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Element also covers team chat and file sharing.
    • Google Meet also covers meeting notes, transcription and noise cancellation.
    Element pricing and details

15 more that list a Mac app

All 27 in one table

Common questions

Which Google Meet alternatives have a Mac app?

Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, Jitsi Meet, Gather, Roam, Slack, Lark and 19 more list a Mac app.

Does Google Meet have a Mac app?

The Google Meet listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Web, iOS and Android.

Which of these team communication apps are free?

Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, Jitsi Meet, Slack, Lark, Zoho Cliq, Discord and 13 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Google Meet: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.