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What Is Google Meet?

Google Meet is a free communication solution that allows users to stay in touch with clients and teams globally. The application works in sync with the other Google applications and allows you to present, collaborate and live stream meetings to 100,000 viewers at one time. It also comes as a Chrome extension and can be used across all devices.

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.

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Reviews of Google Meet

Average score

Overall
4.5
Ease of Use
4.6
Customer Service
4.3
Features
4.3
Value for Money
4.6

Reviews by company size (employees)

  • <50
  • 51-200
  • 201-1,000
  • >1,001
Prasanjeet
Prasanjeet
teacher in India
Verified LinkedIn User
E-Learning, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

good app for meeting

4.0 9 months ago

Comments: it is reliable plartfrom for conducting virtual meeting allow student to connect the class form anywhere, it offers various security features to ensure the privacy and safety of meetings.

Pros:

its works very smooth and the audio quality is very good it didn't glitch at any moment and its very helpful for scheduling college as well as formal office meet virtually.

Cons:

There are some glitches in screen sharing as when we share screen the screen tend to blurry for some moment.

Stefano
Electronic engineer in Italy
Retail, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Easy and complete tool

5.0 4 weeks ago New

Comments: Google Meet is the communication tool included in the Google framework. It is included both in free Google accounts (with some limitations) and in all Google Workspace levels. We use the first, basic workspace level and are quite happy with it.
You can:
- set a meeting
- schedule a meeting, even directly from Google Calendar
- add people to the meeting and automatically send invitations by mail
You can use Meet in a browser, but there are also apps for mobile devices.
The only limitation I am aware of is the one hour duration of sessions set with a free account.
In a way: with Meet you can do anything you think you could do with a communication tool, but you can do it in an easy but complete way.

Pros:

Very easy to use Integrated in the Google framework Neat and essential Useable on all devices and on browsers

Cons:

Some limitations in the free version (sessions cannot lasta more than one hour)

Kaitlyn
Head Delivery Driver in US
Food & Beverages, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Google Duo/ Google Meets

3.0 6 months ago

Comments: It works great just has a few bugs and glitches that google refuses to fix.

Pros:

Free video Calling App that works with email or phone numbers instead of names. Keeps track of calls video or phone calls to repeat numbers.

Cons:

The phone call logs and video calling logs for Google Duo messed up and disappeared when they took over and they (Google) Did nothing about that issue and numerous reports and customer complaints were made about it.

Branden
VP, Operations in US
Marketing & Advertising, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Great, easy to use product

5.0 3 months ago

Comments: It has been a great experience overall is our company's main scheduling tool.

Pros:

It is very easy to use and is a native integration with the entire Google Suite. I like how a meeting link is automatically generated within Google Calendar when sending out meeting invites.

Cons:

I do not like how accessing a meeting can become limiting for users who do not have an email address associated with Google.

Harish
Software Engineer in India
Information Technology & Services, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Experience using meet as software engineer

5.0 6 days ago New

Comments: Wonderful and easy overall experience using google meet

Pros:

Meetings we arrange in google meet provides noice cancellation with it and we can easily record our meetings in it and even in my some cases we have used it as attendance tracking too

Cons:

We have faced screen sharing restriction issues and sometimes on low specs devices we may face browser crash or freeze issues

Stan
SR Project Manager in US
Graphic Design, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Simple and Effective

5.0 3 weeks ago New

Pros:

Ease of scheduling calls and inviting guests, setting reoccuring calls. Does not require extra software, runs right within your browser, unlike Zoom and Teams.

Cons:

Filters, such as blur background effect, can cause lots of lagging during calls.

Mary
President in US
Accounting, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great ! Needs some improvements!

5.0 last month New

Pros:

I love google meet. It is very clear and user friendly, even to those first timers.

Cons:

I wish its overall look is more cheerful and motivational. Also, wish they offer longer sessions for free.

Samantha
Safety Evaluator in US
Telecommunications, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Video calling with ease!

4.0 2 months ago New

Comments: Google Meet is the main way my family does face to face phone conversations. It is easy to access and already comes on many Android devices. My 90 year old grandmother can access it with ease and I think that's one of the things that makes Google Meet so great, it's easy to manage!

Pros:

What I like most about Google Meet is the fact that it's already connected to my Google account. It's easy to find family and friends because they are already listed as contacts.

Cons:

I do not have any negative comments about Google Meet.

Michele
Consultant in Italy
Telecommunications, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Google Meet. Everybody can be involved

5.0 last month New

Comments: My overall experience with Google Meet is really cool. You can reach everyone, organize business and personal meetings.

Pros:

You can involve everyone in a meeting with Google Meet.

Cons:

No particular issues related to Google Meet.

Alex
Graphic Designer in Canada
Design, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Meeting Leader

5.0 last week New

Pros:

I like how intuitive the interface is, and joining meetings is super easy with just a link

Cons:

It sometimes lacks the advanced features that other solutions have, and the quality can depend on your internet connection

Stefano
Administrator in Italy
Information Technology & Services, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Google Meet is a full featured online meeting software with a great integration with Google products.

4.0 9 months ago

Comments: My overall experience with google meet was great for business purpose and online meetings with all my colleagues and partners.

Pros:

Integration with other google products, easy of use, great compatibility with all main browser software.

Cons:

Maybe a client software that let you do some calls with no need of a browser could be nice, at least for windows or linux.

Rudi
Rudi
Lecturer in Indonesia
Verified LinkedIn User
Education Management, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

"Google Meet" the world's popular video conferencing application

5.0 6 months ago

Comments: Google Meet has helped me carry out lectures on campus. Initially, I was confused about teaching remotely with my students, and similar platforms are expensive. Google Meet has provided a solution to the problem I was experiencing. Thanks, Google.

Pros:

1. Free for Google users 2. Integrated with all Google services 3. Easy to use 4. Offers various security features 5. Good video and audio quality

Cons:

1. Limited features for the free version 2. Less interactive features

Alexander
Repair technician in US
Biotechnology, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Talk face to face no matter how far you are with Google Meet.

4.0 5 months ago

Comments: Overall google meet is a great way to stay connected with friends, family and business partners even when your far away. It makes the distance seem less far when you can talk face to face.

Pros:

Google meet is a great way to video call with friends and family. It makes connecting easy and is a better option than a normal phone call

Cons:

Sometimes the meet call quality isnt the best even with great service. Im not sure why this happens sometimes but it can be very frustrating.

David
Accountant in Cameroon
Education Management, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Best software for team communication

5.0 11 months ago

Comments: This software has facilitated the most part of my work, I have accomplished a lot in a short while.

Pros:

I love how easy it is to use google meet. And it has a large participant capacity making it suitable for small and large meetings.

Cons:

So far I haven’t encountered any problems using this software.

Prabhjot
Affiliate marketing in India
Alternative Medicine, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Why you have to use Google meet

5.0 7 months ago

Pros:

What I like most about Google Meet is its seamless integration with other Google services, making it incredibly convenient for users who are already familiar with the Google ecosystem. The intuitive interface, comprehensive meeting management features, and accessibility options also contribute to its appeal. Plus, it's reliable and scalable, accommodating both small team meetings and larger conferences with ease.

Cons:

One drawback of Google Meet is its limited support for certain advanced features compared to other video conferencing platforms. For example, some users may find the lack of virtual backgrounds or interactive features like polls or whiteboards a bit limiting. Additionally, the quality of video and audio can sometimes fluctuate depending on internet connection stability, although this is a common challenge across all video conferencing platforms.

Joseph
Assistant Aquaculture Engineer in UK
Farming, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Secure Meetings

5.0 8 months ago

Comments: Is am able to do my work remotely and that is a game changer for me.

Pros:

Having my meetings on Google Meet of is the best thing so far because meetings are secure and connecting with my partners who are far from is easy.

Cons:

Their are some audio issues that I have faced but the rest is fine.

Protima
Member Services Executive in India
Consumer Services, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Google meet is very secure and fast in connecting to any one any where in video conferencing

5.0 5 months ago

Comments: I canto anyone anywhere through Google meet with my friends and office.
It is very secure.
The meetings can be recorded and used for in trainings in offices.
Very quick to connect to any one all over the world.
Google calendar is very helpful in organising the meets and reminders.
Latest features are available.

Pros:

We can connect to anyone anywhere through Google meet. Very secure. The meetings can be recorded and used for further reference or in trainings. Very quick to connect. Google calendar reminders are helpful whenever a meet is about to began. Latest features available.

Cons:

All is perfect in Google meet. Very secure and reliable.

Neha
Assistant Professor in India
Education Management, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Google Meet with free Greet

5.0 8 months ago

Comments: Great experience
Simple, Clean UI
The platform's versatility across devices and operating systems ensures a hassle-free experience.

Pros:

I had a fantastic experience with Google Meet because of it's audio and video quality. We can do meetings with hundreds of participants, and easily present slides and other information during the meeting by selecting the “share screen” button.

Cons:

It can't record meetings in the cloud, which is an extremely useful feature to have. It doesn't have host rights to change the settings of the meetings. White board problem:: we have to use jam board

Mitchell
COO in US
Staffing & Recruiting, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Google Meet Thoughts

5.0 6 months ago

Comments: Fantastic and rarely have issues that aren't tied to internet speeds.

Pros:

It works fantastic, on multiple devices. Most people have no issues using it.

Cons:

There are people who insist on using Zoom or Teams for meetings, not as good.

Prrabhdeep
Freelancer in India
Writing & Editing, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Collaboration Made Easy with Google Meet

5.0 11 months ago

Pros:

I really like Google Meet for its simplicity and effectiveness. The video calls are clear, and it's easy to set up meetings or join them with just a link. The screen sharing feature is handy for presentations or collaboration, and the real-time chat makes communication during meetings seamless. It's user-friendly and reliable, making virtual meetings straightforward and efficient. Overall, Google Meet is a great tool for staying connected and collaborating with others online.

Cons:

One potential drawback of Google Meet is that some advanced features, like breakout rooms, are available only in the premium version. Additionally, the interface may feel a bit basic compared to some other video conferencing tools. While it's straightforward, some users might prefer more customization options. Overall, these are minor points, and Google Meet remains a reliable and user-friendly platform for virtual meetings.

Jaquelin
Student in US
Education Management, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Google Meet-A great way to connect

5.0 7 months ago

Comments: Overall I loved google meet because it is straightforward and the icons are self explanatory.

Pros:

I enjoyed how easily accessible it was to my whole team and how easily it was to navigate.

Cons:

What I liked least, was how I cannot paid this with other calendars that unfortunately are not google.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Very reliable solutions for remote meeting and collaboration.

5.0 4 months ago

Comments: Google meet easy to use and reliable. It's offers to clear video and audio quality. It's provides meeting smooth and effective.

Pros:

Google meet offers me high security with encrypted calls, making it a safe choice for both personal and professional use. Googel meet is very user friendly nad easy to use. Scheduling and joining meeting is very easy.

Cons:

Strong security, integrations, user friendly interface, live captioning and recording features.

Roshan
Roshan
Web developer in India
Verified LinkedIn User
E-Learning, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

My Experience with google meet

4.0 5 months ago

Comments: When creating quick meeting or sharing presentation I choose google meet and its feature like audio visualizer on mic icon, when some is speaking so it visualizer help me to know who is speaking

Pros:

Overall google meet platform is Excellent the key feature in general use like 1. create a new meeting and 2. Enter a code or link this two features are most Remarkable in terms of UI Together with the click pop up which has options of 1. Create a meeting for later, 2. Start an instant meeting, and 3. Schedule in google calendar it Sets apart from others google meet on top of others also One more thing, when the meeting starts, a popup will appear on the left hand bottom side where there is an option to share the link of the meeting. This function makes it easy to share the links And changing layouts can be considered good feature when the number of people sharing idea is high

Cons:

The least about google meet is there UI When screen shared and view from others people side the corner of the screen make the screen appear smaller, whereas in other meeting platforms the screen ratio is complete. In google meet the screen size appears smaller due to rounded corners

Germain
Freelance in Türkiye
Computer Networking, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

My experience with Google meet

5.0 last year

Comments: Google meet allowed me to understand that we can do things like this, follow courses remotely, organize live meetings, communicate and interact with other people in other countries and continents in a visual way.

Pros:

What I liked most about Google meet is the screen sharing and real-time collaboration features make teamwork easier, whether for professional presentations or educational sessions.

Cons:

What I liked the least about Google meet is its dependence on the Google Ecosystem, often requiring to be integrated into the Google ecosystem, which can be restrictive for those who use other services.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Google Meet review

5.0 3 months ago

Pros:

Google Meet can be used from all devices and operational systems. Simple start or host of the meeting, easy interface. I use Google Meet for video calls and conferences.

Cons:

I don't have any issues with Google Meet.