--- description: Learn more about Google Meet price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in South Africa. Read reviews from verified users and discover similar tools. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Google Meet Price, Reviews & Features - Capterra South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Team Communication Software](/directory/31033/team-communication/software) > [Google Meet](/software/176572/google-hangouts) # Google Meet Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.za/software/176572/google-hangouts Page: 1 / 486\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/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 12120 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** | 12120 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 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 - Collaboration Tools - Discussions/Forums - Electronic Hand Raising - File Sharing - HD Audio/Video - Host Controls - Live Chat - Meeting Preparation Tools - Mobile Access - Presentation Streaming - Private Chat - Real-Time Chat - Recording - Scheduling - Screen Sharing - Search/Filter - Third-Party Integrations - Two Way Audio & Video - Video Conferencing - 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 - Chat ## Category - [Team Communication Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/31033/team-communication/software) ## Related Categories - [Team Communication Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/31033/team-communication/software) - [Meeting Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30802/meeting/software) - [Web Conferencing Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30075/web-conferencing/software) - [Video Conferencing Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/31895/video-conferencing/software) - [VoIP Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30940/voip/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Microsoft Teams](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/168668/microsoft-teams) — 4.5/5 (11047 reviews) 2. [Zoom Workplace](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/144037/zoom-video-conferencing) — 4.6/5 (14602 reviews) 3. [Google Workspace](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/168389/google-workspace) — 4.7/5 (17583 reviews) 4. [Slack](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/135003/slack) — 4.7/5 (24118 reviews) 5. [GoTo Meeting](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/163332/gotomeeting) — 4.4/5 (11529 reviews) ## Reviews ### "One of the best meeting platforms" — 5.0/5 > **Alberto** | *04 May 2025* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most about Google Meet is its simplicity. It's very easy to use, and I like the share screen feature. I like the background options, they look very profissional and realistic. > > **Cons**: I am not sure if I have any cons about this platform, but maybe it's the fact that it doesn't work properly with low internet connections > > Google Meet is one the best meeting platforms. It has been very helpful for my work, It works properly, and the video and audio qualities are perfect. You can connect with up to 100 people. ----- ### "Great Option for a Startup" — 4.0/5 > **Megan** | *02 May 2026* | Biotechnology | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: I am grateful for the value for money option and the easy of setting up meetings. The background options are great - they look realistic and they're beautiful. > > **Cons**: My least favorite thing about Google Meet is the random poor quality of the meeting, probably happening about 20% of the time. > > I am happy with my overall experience with Google and Google Meet. I trust their products and I am grateful that it continues to get upgraded and expanded features. ----- ### "Google Meet" — 5.0/5 > **Rakhi** | *15 April 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. ----- ### "Google Meet is a free way to host video meetings and conferences/webinars\!" — 3.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *09 April 2026* | Consumer Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's straightforward to use. The video and audio work fine, and it functions fine as a video conferencing software. There are virtual background options. It's free with a Google account, and there are no limitations to meeting times as far as I can tell. Sharing files within meetings is simple and easy. > > **Cons**: It uses a lot of computer memory when running, so it can make older laptops run their fans to keep from overheating. Most people in the corporate world are used to Zoom by now, and Google Meet is not quite as robust. ----- ### "Perfect for smaller meetings" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *16 March 2026* | Financial Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Very easy to use and because it runs from your browser you don't get stuck outside your meeting while the app updates. Light and very smooth experience. Very simple controls and paired with a Google Workspace subscription you have a lot of controls of things you share within Meet. > > **Cons**: Less participant control for the host as compared to other online meeting applications. Also there is no option for remote control of participant's screen. Works best if you have multiple screens but if you do this is perfect. > > Simply put I love it. It's perfect for quick meetings with my team and clients. Everything happens within the application without a lot of confusing menus. ----- Page: 1 / 486\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/176572/google-hangouts?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.za/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