Head-to-head · Video Conferencing Software
8x8 Meet vs Dialpad Meetings
8x8 Meet leads on 1 check, Dialpad Meetings on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest score8x8 Meet · 8.9/10
- Free planboth
- Most features8x8 Meet · 3 of 3
8x8 Meet scores higher on our rubric for video conferencing software: 8.9 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #14.
8x8 Meet leads on max participants: 10000 participants versus 1500 participants.
8x8 Meet is the better fit for organizations wanting large meetings. Dialpad Meetings is the better fit for AI-assisted meetings and large events.
- 8x8 Meet fits best
Organizations wanting large meetings
- Dialpad Meetings fits best
AI-assisted meetings and large events
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Side by side
| Feature | 8x8 Meet 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Dialpad Meetings 8.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.0 |
| Ranking | #5 in Video Conferencing Software | #14 in Video Conferencing Software |
| Best for | Organizations wanting large meetings | AI-assisted meetings and large events |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, Windows, macOS, Android |
| Support | Live chat, Phone, Docs | Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML | SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 7 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features 8x8 Meet 3/3 · Dialpad Meetings 2/3 | ||
| Meeting recording | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakout rooms | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Screen sharing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Max participants | 10000 participants (best) | 1500 participants |
| Meeting duration limit | Not checked yet | 300 minutes |
| Supported platforms | web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | web, windows, macos, android |
| Key integrations | Google Calendar, Microsoft Office 365, YouTube | Salesforce, Slack, Google Calendar, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Intercom, Miro |
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| Our verdict | 8x8 Meet is a business video conferencing product for team meetings, collaboration, and larger organizational calls. It supports HD video and audio, personal meeting spaces, calendar-based scheduling, screen and application-window sharing,… Read the review → |
Dialpad Meetings is a video and audio conferencing service for businesses and distributed teams. Meetings can start in a browser or Dialpad app, with support for external guests, screen sharing, in-meeting chat, recording, transcripts, and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
8x8 Meet — where it wins
- Supports up to 500 active participants in standard meetings
- Includes recordings, breakout rooms, sharing, and meeting moderation
- Works across web, desktop, mobile, calendars, and YouTube
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a conversation with sales
- There is no free plan
- End-to-end meeting encryption is optional
Dialpad Meetings — where it wins
- Live transcription, summaries, action items, and post-meeting recaps
- Integrations with calendars, CRM, collaboration, and support tools
- Large Meetings add-on supports up to 1,500 participants
Where it doesn't
- Business conferences are capped at 100 participants without the add-on
- The free plan has fewer listed administration and AI capabilities
- Breakout-room functionality is not described
- 8x8 Meet8.9/10 · Free plan
A business meeting platform for large calls, recordings, collaboration, and moderated access.
Visit 8x8 MeetFull verdict → - Dialpad Meetings8.0/10 · Free plan
A flexible meeting platform for AI recaps, integrations, and larger events.
Try Dialpad MeetingsFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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