Google Meet vs 8x8 Meet

Google Meet9.3Visit 8x8 Meet8.9Visit

Higher score Google Meet #2 in Video Conferencing Software 9.3/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Google Meet

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8x8 Meet #5 in Video Conferencing Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit 8x8 Meet

• Google Meet fits best

  Google Workspace organizations

• 8x8 Meet fits best

  Organizations wanting large meetings

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Side by side

Feature	Google Meet 9.3/10 Visit ↗	8x8 Meet 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.9
Ranking	#2 in Video Conferencing Software	#5 in Video Conferencing Software
Best for	Google Workspace organizations	Organizations wanting large meetings
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	$7/user/mo	Free
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7	Live chat, Phone, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, 2FA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML
Integrations	6 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Google Meet 3/3 · 8x8 Meet 3/3
Meeting recording	✓	✓
Breakout rooms	✓	✓
Screen sharing	✓	✓
Specs
Max participants	1000 participants	10000 participants (best)
Meeting duration limit	1440 minutes	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android	web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Key integrations	Google Calendar, Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Workspace Marketplace apps	Google Calendar, Microsoft Office 365, YouTube
Our review
Pros	Free plan supports meetings with up to 100 participants Recording, breakout rooms, captions, chat, and screen sharing Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Google productivity tools	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
Cons	Free meetings with three or more participants last up to 60 minutes Dial-in and live streaming depend on eligible plans Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales	Pricing requires a conversation with sales There is no free plan End-to-end meeting encryption is optional
Our verdict	Google Meet is a browser-based and mobile video-conferencing service for individuals, schools, and organizations. It supports creating and joining meetings, presenting a browser tab, application window, or entire screen, and collaborating… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Google Meet — where it wins

  • Free plan supports meetings with up to 100 participants
  • Recording, breakout rooms, captions, chat, and screen sharing
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Google productivity tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Free meetings with three or more participants last up to 60 minutes
  • Dial-in and live streaming depend on eligible plans
  • Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales

• 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

• Google Meet9.3/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A capable Google Workspace meeting tool with a useful free plan and paid recording options.

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• 8x8 Meet8.9/10 · Free plan

  A business meeting platform for large calls, recordings, collaboration, and moderated access.

  Visit 8x8 MeetFull verdict →