Head-to-head · Video Conferencing Software
Google Meet vs 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 ↗ |
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| 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 |
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| 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 → |
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… 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
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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