--- description: Learn more about Google Meet pricing, benefits, and disadvantages for your business in Canada. Read verified software reviews and find tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Google Meet Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Team Communication Software](/directory/31033/team-communication/software) > [Google Meet](/software/176572/google-hangouts) # Google Meet Canonical: https://www.capterra.ca/software/176572/google-hangouts Page: 1 / 485\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/176572/google-hangouts?page=2) > Communication platform that allows users to schedule video/audio calls with their teams around the world > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 12091 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Google Meet? Mobile and web-based google application that lets small to large businesses conduct voice/video calls among colleagues or business partners. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 12091 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Google ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$6.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Google Meet are currently providing free access to advanced Meet video-conferencing capabilities for all G Suite and G Suite for Education customers globally until September 30, 2020. Benefits include: Larger meetings, for up to 150 participants per call Live streaming for up to 100,000 viewers within a domain The ability to record meetings and save them to Google Drive Google Meet is part of the GSuite platform and is included in all price plans; Basic, Business, and Enterprise. After September 30, 2020, pricing will be as follows: Basic: Free for up to 100 participants per call. Business Essentials: $10/active user/month for up to 150 participants per call. Enterprise Essentials: Contact them for pricing. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - Audio Calls - Call Recording Software - Collaboration Tools - Discussions/Forums - Electronic Hand Raising - File Sharing Software - HD Audio/Video - Host Controls - Live Chat Software - Meeting Preparation Tools - Mobile Access - Presentation Streaming - Private Chat - Real-Time Chat - Recording - Scheduling Software - Screen Sharing Software - Search/Filter - Third-Party Integrations - Two Way Audio & Video - Video Conferencing Software - Video Layouts/Views ## Integrations (12 total) - Calendly - Gmail - Google Calendar - Google Classroom - Google Contacts - Google Docs - Google Drive - Google Slides - Google Voice - Google Workspace - Webex Suite - Zoom Workplace ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software - Chat ## Category - [Team Communication Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31033/team-communication/software) ## Related Categories - [Team Communication Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31033/team-communication/software) - [Meeting Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30802/meeting/software) - [Web Conferencing Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30075/web-conferencing/software) - [Video Conferencing Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31895/video-conferencing/software) - [VoIP Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30940/voip/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Microsoft Teams](https://www.capterra.ca/software/168668/microsoft-teams) — 4.5/5 (10991 reviews) 2. [Zoom Workplace](https://www.capterra.ca/software/144037/zoom-video-conferencing) — 4.6/5 (14563 reviews) 3. [Google Workspace](https://www.capterra.ca/software/168389/google-workspace) — 4.7/5 (17532 reviews) 4. [Slack](https://www.capterra.ca/software/135003/slack) — 4.7/5 (24076 reviews) 5. [GoTo Meeting](https://www.capterra.ca/software/163332/gotomeeting) — 4.4/5 (11525 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Google Meet" — 5.0/5 > **Rakhi** | *April 15, 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The Google Calendar integration made joining meetings seamless since the link was always right there without having to search for it. The interface was clean and simple which made it easy to focus on the meeting itself rather than figuring out the tool. Connection quality was also consistently reliable even when my internet wasn't at its best. > > **Cons**: Breakout rooms felt clunky and weren't as smooth to manage compared to other platforms I've used. The engagement options during larger calls were pretty limited and I found myself wishing there were more ways to interact. Background noise cancellation was also inconsistent and sometimes let through more than it should have. > > is a solid tool that does what it needs to without overcomplicating things. The tight integration with Google Workspace is genuinely convenient if you're already using those tools day to day. It's not perfect for every use case but for straightforward meetings it's dependable and easy enough that there's barely any learning curve. ----- ### "Simple and reliable for internal use" — 4.0/5 > **Nabil** | *March 26, 2026* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy to use, no install required. Good integration with Google Workspace. Stable for most meetings.. > > **Cons**: Limited features compared to other platforms. Can have quality issues on weaker connections. Admin controls are basic. > > Reliable for day-to-day meetings. Works well within the Google ecosystem but lacks some advanced functionality. ----- ### "Best meeting platform" — 5.0/5 > **Aasil** | *August 1, 2025* | Accounting Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I love google meet, it is quite better than zoom and very user friendly. very easy to use and schedule meeting with the clients or internal team. > > **Cons**: i like everything about it. very user friendly platform. use it on daily basis for our meetings interally. > > best experience. have reffered to many of our clients and staff for internal management and everything. ----- ### "Simple and effective video meeting tool\!" — 5.0/5 > **Roger** | *January 16, 2026* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like how easy it is to use and how well it integrates with Google Calendar. It works well for meetings and file management during calls. > > **Cons**: Background options and participant management are limited compared to other tools. Translation function is quite confusing when using it. > > Overall my experience is positive. It is stable, simple, and good value for money for daily meetings, with very few bugs or issues. ----- ### "The Online Meet Up Spot - Google Meet" — 5.0/5 > **Zach** | *February 23, 2026* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Google Meet is an ideal platform for video calling and meeting that is widely accessible and does not require installation of any additional software. The built in tools like custom backgrounds or blurred backgrounds is convenient for users who may wish to adjust their background imagery. It is incredibly simple to set up meetings and to invite participants both inside and outside of your organization. Since most people are already familiar with Google products the learning curve for using Google Meet is incredibly simple and takes virtually no time to adjust to. > > **Cons**: There really isn't much that I can critique about Google Meet, the only thing I could say negatively is when you are running it through Google Chrome it can be quite resource-heavy on your computer and can sometimes cause lag issues if you don't have a fast upload/download speed from your internet provider. I think this is fairly common across many web-connected Google services as it eats up a lot of RAM. > > Overall, Google Meet has proven to be a reliable and easy to use video conferencing software that is great for all meeting sizes. It is easy to manage, has a well designed user interface and for new users it is simple to learn. ----- Page: 1 / 485\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/176572/google-hangouts?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ca/software/176572/google-hangouts) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data