--- 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 / 488\ 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 12162 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** | 12162 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 (11131 reviews) 2. [Zoom Workplace](https://www.capterra.ca/software/144037/zoom-video-conferencing) — 4.6/5 (14662 reviews) 3. [Google Workspace](https://www.capterra.ca/software/168389/google-workspace) — 4.7/5 (17671 reviews) 4. [Slack](https://www.capterra.ca/software/135003/slack) — 4.7/5 (24184 reviews) 5. [GoTo Meeting](https://www.capterra.ca/software/163332/gotomeeting) — 4.4/5 (11531 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Good experience. Easy to use." — 5.0/5 > **Mariana** | *August 13, 2026* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's very easy to set up and use. There are many background options, filters as well as AI-powered beauty and makeup filters. > > **Cons**: Some advanced features such as meeting recording require a Google Workspace subscription. It also has no direct file sharing inside the meeting, which could be very useful. > > Overall good experience with some useful functionalities such as advanced noise cancellation, which filters out background noises. ----- ### "My number one digital meeting service" — 5.0/5 > **Mark** | *August 9, 2026* | Retail | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Google meet is a fantastic service that enables easy digital "in-person" meetings. No issues or bugs have been encountered while using this service for 3+ years. Sharing files is simple and easy. Great customization for backgrounds or profiles. Simple to use settings that allow customization for each type of participant. > > **Cons**: I have encountered almost zero issues with Google Meet. I hope to see more advancement in the features and integration. > > Google Meets is my primary software that I choose to set up all of my digital meetings. I have had zero service interruptions and only great experiences using it. ----- ### "Reliable and Simple for Daily Communication" — 5.0/5 > **Aja Nurse** | *May 15, 2026* | Civic & Social Organization | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I liked most was how reliable and simple Google Meet was for internal communication at CRARR. Meetings started on time, screen sharing was smooth, and staff could join from any device. > > **Cons**: What I liked least is that advanced webinar features are limited compared to Zoom. But for internal communication, it still worked perfectly. > > My overall experience with Google Meet at CRARR was excellent. As a Communications Officer, I used it daily for internal meetings, team coordination, and webinars. It was our main communication tool, especially when other systems were down. Google Meet was reliable, easy to use, and accessible for everyone on the team. It made collaboration smooth and helped us stay organized during busy periods. ----- ### "Reliable virtual conferencing platform" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *July 25, 2026* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Google Meet is simply the best video meeting tool that I've used so far. It's interface is simple and user friendly. It provides some amazing features like virtual background and background blur which helps maintaining privacy while working from home. During my teaching period it made managing students easy as it allows admitting or muting the participants easily and sharing screen to deliver lectures efficiently. > > **Cons**: Customer support is very limited for free users which makes it hard to have personalized assistance. Also Meet itself does not provide much built-in file managing options or features during the meetings. Although it works well with Google Drive in integration for sharing files. > > All in all the experience with Google Meet is quite positive not that bad. It is value for money as it provides almost all the essential features required in a video meeting or conference. Although there are minor bugs and glitches, like voice or video lags. Overall it is reliable platforms for virtual meetings. ----- ### "Simple, reliable, and essential for staying connected across work and family life" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *July 3, 2026* | Furniture | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most about Google Meet is how easy and quick it is to use. I can join meetings just by clicking a link, and it works smoothly on both phone and laptop. The connection is generally stable, and the audio/video quality is good for day-to-day communication. It also integrates well with Google Calendar, which helps me manage meetings and schedules without missing anything important. For someone balancing work, learning, and family responsibilities, this simplicity is very helpful. > > **Cons**: The main limitation is that it depends heavily on internet quality, so sometimes the call experience is not perfect. Also, some useful features are only available in paid versions of Google Workspace, which can feel restrictive. While it is great for basic meetings and communication, it does not feel very advanced for complex collaboration needs. > > Google Meet has become part of my regular routine for both work and personal life here in Canada. I use it mainly for professional meetings in sales and for attending online learning sessions and training related to my career growth. It has also been very helpful in staying connected with people across different places, especially with family and friends who are in India. Being able to connect instantly without complicated setup makes it very convenient in a busy day where time management matters. Overall, it has been a dependable tool that supports both my work responsibilities and personal connections. ----- Page: 1 / 488\ 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