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ClickMeeting vs Google Meet

ClickMeeting logo

ClickMeeting

Webinar & Virtual Events

Web conferencing platform with webinar capabilities

From
Free
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

  • Each has a real cost: ClickMeeting the free plan caps attendees at 25, recording storage at 30 minutes and file storage at 500 MB; Google Meet google Meet only available as part of Google Workspace subscription; no standalone free option
  • They diverge on capability: ClickMeeting covers HD video, Google Meet covers Video conferencing.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where ClickMeeting and Google Meet differ
AttributeClickMeetingGoogle Meet
PlatformsWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, WebWeb, Mobile
Founded20101998

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Webinar & Virtual Events).

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 ClickMeeting

  • HD video
  • Virtual rooms
  • Attendee management
  • Zapier
  • Integromat
  • Salesforce
  • Mac support
  • IOS support

Only in Google Meet

  • Video conferencing
  • Chat
  • Real-time captions
  • Hand raise
  • Grid view
  • Gmail
  • Google Drive
  • Slack

Both cover

  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Google Calendar
  • Windows support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

ClickMeeting

  • Running live webinars and online training sessionsnot Google Meet
  • Publishing automated and on demand webinars with remindersnot Google Meet

Google Meet

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

Where each one falls short

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

ClickMeeting

  • The free plan caps attendees at 25, recording storage at 30 minutes and file storage at 500 MB
  • The Live plan allows 6 hours of recordings and 1 GB of files, and excludes automated and on demand webinars
  • Automated webinars, auto streaming and follow up emails require the Automated plan
  • Paid webinars, custom branding, breakout rooms and certificates are all excluded from the free plan
  • Attendee capacity is a priced tier within each plan, at 50, 100, 200, 500 or 1,000
  • Multiuser access is limited to 3 on both the Live and Automated plans

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

ClickMeeting

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic meetings
    • Limited features
  • Pro$29/month
    • Unlimited meetings
    • Up to 100 participants
  • Max$79/month
    • Up to 500 participants
    • Advanced features

Google Meet

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Meet review.

Which should you pick?

Choose ClickMeeting if

  • You need hd video.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want virtual rooms.
ClickMeeting review

Choose Google Meet if

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

Questions people ask

Is ClickMeeting or Google Meet better?
Neither clearly leads. ClickMeeting starts at Free and Google Meet at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ClickMeeting or Google Meet?
ClickMeeting starts at Free and Google Meet at Free.
Does ClickMeeting or Google Meet run on more platforms?
ClickMeeting runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web. Google Meet runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use ClickMeeting for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is ClickMeeting best used for?
ClickMeeting is most often used for running live webinars and online training sessions, publishing automated and on demand webinars with reminders. Of those, running live webinars and online training sessions and publishing automated and on demand webinars with reminders are not what Google Meet is typically brought in for.
What can ClickMeeting do that Google Meet cannot?
ClickMeeting covers HD video, Virtual rooms, Attendee management, Zapier. Google Meet covers Video conferencing, Chat, Real-time captions, Hand raise. Both handle Screen sharing, Recording, Google Calendar, Windows support.
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