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Head-to-head · Video Conferencing Software

Google Meet vs Zoho Meeting

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
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
Zoho Meeting #8 in Video Conferencing Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Zoho Meeting

Google Meet leads on 1 check, Zoho Meeting on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGoogle Meet · 9.3/10
  • Lowest starting priceZoho Meeting · $1/user/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth

Google Meet scores higher on our rubric for video conferencing software: 9.3 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Zoho Meeting is cheaper to start at $1/user/mo against $7/user/mo. Google Meet leads on max participants: 1000 participants versus 250 participants.

Google Meet is the better fit for google Workspace organizations. Zoho Meeting is the better fit for low-cost Zoho ecosystem users.

  • Google Meet fits best

    Google Workspace organizations

  • Zoho Meeting fits best

    Low-cost Zoho ecosystem users

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Side by side

Feature Google Meet 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Zoho Meeting 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.6
Ranking #2 in Video Conferencing Software #8 in Video Conferencing Software
Best for Google Workspace organizations Low-cost Zoho ecosystem users
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $7/user/mo $1/user/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days 14 days
Free trial length 14 days 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Email, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA
Integrations 6 integrations 16 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Google Meet 3/3 · Zoho Meeting 3/3
Meeting recording ✓ ✓
Breakout rooms ✓ ✓
Screen sharing ✓ ✓
Specs
Max participants 1000 participants (best) 250 participants
Meeting duration limit 1440 minutes 1440 minutes
Supported platforms web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android, chrome_extension, api
Key integrations Google Calendar, Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Workspace Marketplace apps Zoho CRM, Bigin by Zoho CRM, Zoho Projects, Zoho Connect, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Zoho Mail, Gmail, Zoho Flow, Zoho Bookings, Microsoft Outlook, Zoho Notebook, Zia, Rev AI, Zapier, HubSpot
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
  • Free plan supports up to 100 participants and 60-minute meetings
  • Standard starts at $1 per host per month with annual billing
  • Includes recording, breakout rooms, whiteboards, polls, and AI transcriptions
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
  • Free meetings are limited to 60 minutes
  • The free plan does not list recording or breakout rooms
  • Advanced meeting capacity and features require a paid edition
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…

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Zoho Meeting is a web-based video conferencing platform for businesses, educational institutions, and remote teams. It supports scheduled and instant audio and video meetings, screen and application sharing, online whiteboards, meeting…

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  1. Google MeetVideo Conferencing Software 9.3Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. Zoho MeetingVideo Conferencing Software 8.6Free plan · 14-day trial

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
  • Zoho Meeting — where it wins

    • Free plan supports up to 100 participants and 60-minute meetings
    • Standard starts at $1 per host per month with annual billing
    • Includes recording, breakout rooms, whiteboards, polls, and AI transcriptions

    Where it doesn't

    • Free meetings are limited to 60 minutes
    • The free plan does not list recording or breakout rooms
    • Advanced meeting capacity and features require a paid edition
  • Google Meet9.3/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

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

    Visit Google MeetFull verdict →
  • Zoho Meeting8.6/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A low-cost conferencing option with strong Zoho integration and a capable free plan.

    Visit Zoho MeetingFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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