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Google Meet vs Microsoft Teams
Short answer: Pick Google Meet if you want secure video meetings with AI assistance; pick Microsoft Teams if you want integrated chat, meetings and AI-enhanced collaboration. Google Meet has a free plan, paid from $3.50/month per user; Microsoft Teams has a free plan.
Which to pick
Pick Google Meet if you want…
- Secure video meetings with AI assistance
- Integrations with Google Docs or Google Drive (on Google Meet's list, not Microsoft Teams')
Pick Microsoft Teams if you want…
- Integrated chat, meetings and AI-enhanced collaboration
- Chat-plus-video collaboration
- Integrations with Microsoft 365, Microsoft Loop or OneNote (on Microsoft Teams' list, not Google Meet's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Google Meet:Google Meet provides secure video conferencing with AI-powered features for businesses and teams.
- Microsoft Teams:Microsoft Teams is an AI-powered platform for chat, meetings, calling and collaboration in one integrated workspace.
- Best for
- Google Meet:Secure video meetings with AI assistance
- Microsoft Teams:Integrated chat, meetings and AI-enhanced collaboration
- Who it’s for
- Google Meet:Businesses and teams needing online meetings and collaboration
- Microsoft Teams:Businesses, individuals, enterprises and educational institutions needing unified communication.
- Pricing
- Google Meet:Freemium
- Microsoft Teams:Freemium
- Starting price
- Google Meet:$3.50/month per user (Starter)
- Microsoft Teams:—
- Free plan or trial
- Google Meet:Free trial
- Microsoft Teams:—
- Plans
- Google Meet:Starter $3.50 per user per month · Standard $7.00 per user per month · Plus $11.00 per user per month
- Microsoft Teams:—
- Works with
- Google Meet:Google Docs, Google Drive
- Microsoft Teams:Microsoft 365, Microsoft Loop, OneNote, Third-party apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot
Google Meet features
- AI-powered notes & captions. Gemini AI automatically summarizes, translates and captions meetings in real time.
- Live captions. Shows subtitles as participants speak, improving accessibility.
- Noise cancellation & audio sync. AI reduces background noise and prevents echo for clear audio.
- Premium video quality. Up to 1080p video with studio lighting and background personalization on paid plans.
- Large meetings. Host up to 1000 participants and hold calls for up to 24 hours on higher tiers.
- Integrations with Workspace. Join meetings directly from Docs, Sheets, Slides and use other Workspace tools together.
Microsoft Teams features
- Chat & Channels. Persistent conversations with threaded replies, emoji reactions and third-party app integration.
- AI-powered Meetings. AI-generated notes, tasks and actions plus Copilot-driven workflows.
- Secure Calling. Cloud-based phone service with PSTN connectivity and advanced call handling.
- Real-time Translation. Live translation and interpretation to break language barriers.
- Customizable Views. Personalized views that surface relevant chats and channels.
- Secure Collaboration. Access controls, information protection and encryption for chats and files.
Google Meet vs Microsoft Teams FAQ
What is the difference between Google Meet and Microsoft Teams?+
Microsoft Teams adds persistent chat and deeper Office integration.
Should I use Google Meet or Microsoft Teams?+
Pick Google Meet if you want secure video meetings with AI assistance or integrations with Google Docs or Google Drive (on Google Meet's list, not Microsoft Teams'). Pick Microsoft Teams if you want integrated chat, meetings and AI-enhanced collaboration, chat-plus-video collaboration or integrations with Microsoft 365, Microsoft Loop or OneNote (on Microsoft Teams' list, not Google Meet's).
Is Google Meet or Microsoft Teams free?+
Google Meet has a free plan; paid plans start at $3.50/month per user (Starter). Microsoft Teams has a free plan and paid plans.
Do Google Meet and Microsoft Teams integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Google Meet lists Google Docs and Google Drive; Microsoft Teams lists Microsoft 365, Microsoft Loop, OneNote, Third-party apps and 1 more.
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