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BigMarker vs Google Meet

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BigMarker

Software

The webinar platform built for marketers

From
$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: BigMarker no prices are published on any tier; all three require a quote; Google Meet google Meet only available as part of Google Workspace subscription; no standalone free option
  • They diverge on capability: BigMarker covers Live webinars, Google Meet covers Video conferencing.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where BigMarker and Google Meet differ
AttributeBigMarkerGoogle Meet
Starting price$99/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Mobile
Founded20101998

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 BigMarker

  • Live webinars
  • On-demand content
  • Virtual summits
  • Engagement tools
  • Landing pages
  • HubSpot
  • Marketo
  • Salesforce

Only in Google Meet

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

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

BigMarker

  • Live and on-demand webinars with chat, polls and Q&Anot Google Meet
  • Virtual events and conferences with breakout roomsnot Google Meet
  • Evergreen and simulive webinars that run without a presenternot Google Meet
  • Ticketed webinars with payment collectionnot Google Meet
  • White-labelled webinar experiences on the top tiernot Google Meet

Google Meet

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

Where each one falls short

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

BigMarker

  • No prices are published on any tier; all three require a quote
  • Host licences are capped by tier, at 1 on Basic, 4 on Enterprise and 6 on Enterprise+
  • Attendee ceilings gate the tiers, at 1,000 on Basic against 10,000 on Enterprise
  • SSO, multi-factor authentication, white-labelled domains and live captioning are Enterprise+ only
  • API access and breakout rooms require Enterprise

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

BigMarker

$99/month
  • Starter$99/month
    • Live webinars
    • 100 attendees
    • Basic features
  • Elite$299/month
    • 500 attendees
    • On-demand
    • Custom branding
  • Summit$999/month
    • Virtual summits
    • 10000 attendees
    • Full features

Google Meet

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Meet review.

Which should you pick?

Choose BigMarker if

  • You need live webinars.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want on-demand content.
BigMarker 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 BigMarker or Google Meet better?
Neither clearly leads. BigMarker starts at $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, BigMarker or Google Meet?
Google Meet has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $99/month for BigMarker and Free for Google Meet.
Does BigMarker or Google Meet run on more platforms?
BigMarker runs on Web, 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. BigMarker starts at $99/month.
What is BigMarker best used for?
BigMarker is most often used for live and on-demand webinars with chat, polls and q&a, virtual events and conferences with breakout rooms, evergreen and simulive webinars that run without a presenter, ticketed webinars with payment collection. Of those, live and on-demand webinars with chat, polls and q&a and virtual events and conferences with breakout rooms are not what Google Meet is typically brought in for.
What can BigMarker do that Google Meet cannot?
BigMarker covers Live webinars, On-demand content, Virtual summits, Engagement tools. Google Meet covers Video conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording, Chat. Both handle Web support, Ios support.
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