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Aircall vs Google Meet

Aircall logo

Aircall

Telecommunications

Cloud phone system for modern business

From
$30/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Google Meet logo

Google Meet

Webinar & Virtual Events

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: Aircall a minimum of 3 users on the published plans, rising to 25 on the Custom tier; Google Meet google Meet only available as part of Google Workspace subscription; no standalone free option
  • They diverge on capability: Aircall covers Cloud phone, Google Meet covers Video conferencing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Aircall and Google Meet actually diverge.

Attributes where Aircall and Google Meet differ
AttributeAircallGoogle Meet
Starting price$30/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, DesktopWeb, Mobile
CategoryTelecommunicationsWebinar & Virtual Events
Founded20141998

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

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 Aircall

  • Cloud phone
  • IVR
  • Call routing
  • Power dialer
  • Analytics
  • Call recording
  • Integrations
  • Salesforce

Only in Google Meet

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

Both cover

  • SOC2
  • Web support
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Aircall

  • Cloud phone system for sales and support teamsnot Google Meet
  • Call routing, IVR and shared numbersnot Google Meet
  • Logging calls against CRM records through integrationsnot Google Meet
  • Power dialling outbound lists on the Professional tiernot Google Meet
  • SMS and MMS alongside voicenot Google Meet

Google Meet

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

Where each one falls short

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

Aircall

  • A minimum of 3 users on the published plans, rising to 25 on the Custom tier
  • Essentials is limited to 3 teams; unlimited teams need Professional
  • Salesforce CTI, the power dialer and advanced analytics all require Professional
  • SSO, API support and an SLA are Custom tier only
  • AI voice and messaging agents are separate add-ons billed per minute or per conversation on top of the seat price

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

Aircall

$30/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Aircall review.

Google Meet

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Meet review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Aircall if

  • You need cloud phone.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop.
  • You also want ivr.
Aircall 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 Aircall or Google Meet better?
Neither clearly leads. Aircall starts at $30/month and Google Meet at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Aircall or Google Meet?
Google Meet has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $30/month for Aircall and Free for Google Meet.
Does Aircall or Google Meet run on more platforms?
Aircall runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop. 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. Aircall starts at $30/month.
What is Aircall best used for?
Aircall is most often used for cloud phone system for sales and support teams, call routing, ivr and shared numbers, logging calls against crm records through integrations, power dialling outbound lists on the professional tier. Of those, cloud phone system for sales and support teams and call routing, ivr and shared numbers are not what Google Meet is typically brought in for.
What can Aircall do that Google Meet cannot?
Aircall covers Cloud phone, IVR, Call routing, Power dialer. Google Meet covers Video conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording, Chat. Both handle SOC2, Web support, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Aircall: What is the minimum cost to start with Aircall?

Aircall requires a 3-license minimum on annual billing, making the real entry price $90 per month ($30 per user times 3 users) for the Essentials plan, not the advertised $30 per user.

Source
Aircall: Does Aircall include AI call features in base plans?

No, AI Voice Agents and AI Assist Pro are separate add-ons billed on top of base plans. The Essentials and Professional plans include call recording and analytics but not AI features.

Source
Aircall: How many countries can I create phone numbers in?

Aircall supports creating local phone numbers in 100 or more countries, enabling businesses to appear local to customers regardless of location.

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Aircall: What is Aircall's uptime guarantee?

Aircall guarantees 99.95 percent uptime with seven global data centers and system redundancy on every level.

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