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8x8 vs Google Meet

8x8 logo

8x8

Software

Enterprise-grade unified communications

From
$29.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Google Meet logo

Google Meet

Software

Get on a video call in seconds

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Google Meet has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 8x8 listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £2.65 to £113.40 per user per month for 8x8 Hosted PBX, submitted directly by 8x8 UK Limited; Google Meet google Meet only available as part of Google Workspace subscription; no standalone free option
  • They diverge on capability: 8x8 covers Voice calling, Google Meet covers Video conferencing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 8x8 and Google Meet actually diverge.

Attributes where 8x8 and Google Meet differ
Attribute8x8Google Meet
Starting price$29.99/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidWeb, Mobile
Founded19871998

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in 8x8

  • Voice calling
  • Video meetings
  • Team messaging
  • Call recording
  • Voicemail
  • Call routing
  • Analytics
  • Salesforce

Only in Google Meet

  • Video conferencing
  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Chat
  • Real-time captions
  • Hand raise
  • Grid view
  • Google Calendar

Both cover

  • Slack
  • SOC2
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Windows support
  • Macos support
  • Ios support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

8x8

  • Business communicationnot Google Meet
  • Customer contactnot Google Meet
  • Remote worknot Google Meet
  • Continuitynot Google Meet

Google Meet

  • Organisations already invested in Google Workspace ecosystemnot 8x8
  • Large enterprises (500+ participants) requiring live streaming and attendance trackingnot 8x8
  • Hybrid work environments needing integrated Gmail, Drive, and collaboration toolsnot 8x8

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

8x8

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £2.65 to £113.40 per user per month for 8x8 Hosted PBX, submitted directly by 8x8 UK Limited

Google Meet

  • Google Meet only available as part of Google Workspace subscription; no standalone free option
  • Starter plan limits Meet to 100 participants; Standard tier required for 150 participants
  • Organisation-wide user cap of 300 users on Starter, Standard, and Plus plans
  • Enterprise tier requires custom pricing and sales contact; no transparent per-user cost
  • Free tier (from basic Google account) limits meetings to 60 minutes with 3+ participants

Pricing, plan by plan

8x8

$29.99/month
  • Pro$29.99/month
    • Calling and meetings
    • Video conferencing
    • Team messaging
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Advanced analytics
    • Dedicated support

Google Meet

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Meet review.

Which should you pick?

Choose 8x8 if

  • You need voice calling.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
  • You also want video meetings.
8x8 review

Choose Google Meet if

  • You need video conferencing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want screen sharing.
Google Meet review

Questions people ask

Is 8x8 or Google Meet better?
Neither clearly leads. 8x8 starts at $29.99/month and Google Meet at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 8x8 or Google Meet?
Google Meet has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29.99/month for 8x8 and Free for Google Meet.
Does 8x8 or Google Meet run on more platforms?
8x8 runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Google Meet runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Google Meet for free?
Yes. Google Meet has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. 8x8 starts at $29.99/month.
What is 8x8 best used for?
8x8 is most often used for business communication, customer contact, remote work, continuity. Of those, business communication and customer contact are not what Google Meet is typically brought in for.
What can 8x8 do that Google Meet cannot?
8x8 covers Voice calling, Video meetings, Team messaging, Call recording. Google Meet covers Video conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording, Chat. Both handle Slack, SOC2, Cloud deployment, Web support.
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