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Bizzabo vs Google Meet

Bizzabo logo

Bizzabo

Software

The Event Experience Operating System

From
$499/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: Bizzabo high starting cost of $499 per user per month with premium features requiring additional paid add-ons; Google Meet google Meet only available as part of Google Workspace subscription; no standalone free option
  • They diverge on capability: Bizzabo covers Event registration, Google Meet covers Video conferencing.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Bizzabo and Google Meet differ
AttributeBizzaboGoogle Meet
Starting price$499/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile
Founded20121998

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 Bizzabo

  • Event registration
  • Mobile event app
  • Networking
  • Sponsor management
  • Analytics
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Marketo

Only in Google Meet

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

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Web support
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Bizzabo

  • Event planningnot Google Meet
  • Ticket salesnot Google Meet
  • Attendee managementnot Google Meet
  • Virtual eventsnot Google Meet
  • Event marketingnot Google Meet

Google Meet

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

Where each one falls short

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

Bizzabo

  • High starting cost of $499 per user per month with premium features requiring additional paid add-ons
  • Technical issues with event check-in, such as slow loading and syncing during peak times
  • Limited customer support on lower-tier plans with slow response times
  • Virtual event capabilities less advanced than dedicated virtual event platforms
  • Website builder has limited assets and customization options

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

Bizzabo

$499/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Bizzabo review.

Google Meet

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Meet review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Bizzabo if

  • You need event registration.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want mobile event app.
Bizzabo 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 Bizzabo or Google Meet better?
Neither clearly leads. Bizzabo starts at $499/month and Google Meet at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bizzabo or Google Meet?
Google Meet has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $499/month for Bizzabo and Free for Google Meet.
Does Bizzabo or Google Meet run on more platforms?
Bizzabo 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. Bizzabo starts at $499/month.
What is Bizzabo best used for?
Bizzabo is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events. Of those, event planning and ticket sales are not what Google Meet is typically brought in for.
What can Bizzabo do that Google Meet cannot?
Bizzabo covers Event registration, Mobile event app, Networking, Sponsor management. Google Meet covers Video conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording, Chat. Both handle Slack, Web support, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bizzabo: What is the starting price for Bizzabo?

Bizzabo's Event Experience OS starts at $499 per user per month when billed annually, with a 3-user minimum, totaling $17,999 per year. Premium add-ons for virtual production, integrations, and networking features incur additional costs.

Source
Bizzabo: What does Bizzabo's base platform include?

The base platform includes unlimited events and registrations, contact management, ticketing, email campaigns, event website builder, mobile app, analytics, and 24/7 customer support.

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Bizzabo: What integrations does Bizzabo support?

Bizzabo integrates with over 20 platforms including HubSpot CRM, Salesforce Sales Cloud, Mailchimp, Marketo Engage, Slack, Stripe, PayPal, GoTo Webinar, and Zapier.

Source
Bizzabo: Does Bizzabo offer AI features?

Yes, Bizzabo introduced Bizzy, an AI attendee copilot that provides real-time guidance, session discovery recommendations, and networking support to improve attendee experience.

Source
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