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Demio vs Google Meet

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Demio

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Google Meet

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Get on a video call in seconds

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The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Demio the Starter plan at $45 a month billed annually caps attendees at 50 and sessions at 3 hours; Google Meet google Meet only available as part of Google Workspace subscription; no standalone free option
  • They diverge on capability: Demio covers Live webinars, Google Meet covers Video conferencing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Demio and Google Meet differ
AttributeDemioGoogle Meet
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
PlatformsWebWeb, Mobile
Founded20151998

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Webinars).

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 Demio

  • Live webinars
  • Automated webinars
  • On-demand content
  • Registration pages
  • Analytics
  • HubSpot
  • ActiveCampaign
  • Drip

Only in Google Meet

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

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Demio

  • Running live and automated marketing webinarsnot Google Meet
  • Recording and replaying webinars on demand with registration trackingnot Google Meet

Google Meet

  • Video conferencing for remote teamsnot Demio
  • Educational virtual classroomsnot Demio
  • Large-scale webinars with up to 1,000 participantsnot Demio

Where each one falls short

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

Demio

  • The Starter plan at $45 a month billed annually caps attendees at 50 and sessions at 3 hours
  • Automated and pre recorded on demand webinars are excluded from Starter, so the entry plan is live only
  • 1080p streaming, restreaming, live captions, auto transcriptions and custom domains are all Premium only
  • Attendee capacity is a priced tier within a plan rather than a soft limit, at 150, 500, 1,000 or 3,000
  • Only Premium, at $196 a month billed annually, removes the host limit

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

Demio

Free
  • Starter$45/month
    • Single host only
    • 50 attendee room capacity
    • 3-hour session limit
  • Growth$null/month per host
    • Variable pricing per host
    • Attendee room sizes: 150, 500, 1,000, or 3,000
    • 8-hour session limit
  • Premium$196/month per host
    • Attendee room sizes: 150, 500, 1,000, or 3,000
    • 10-hour session limit
    • Up to 10 people on stage

Google Meet

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 100 participants
    • Up to 60 minutes per meeting
  • Google Workspace Starter$4.76/month
    • Up to 100 participants
    • 24-hour meeting duration
  • Google Workspace Standard$9.52/month
    • Up to 150 participants
    • 24-hour meeting duration
    • Recording capability
  • Google Workspace Plus$14.77/month
    • Up to 500 participants
    • 24-hour meeting duration
    • Attendance tracking

Which should you pick?

Choose Demio if

  • You need live webinars.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want automated webinars.

Choose Google Meet if

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

Questions people ask

Is Demio or Google Meet better?
Neither clearly leads. Demio 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, Demio or Google Meet?
Demio starts at Free and Google Meet at Free.
Does Demio or Google Meet run on more platforms?
Demio runs on Web. Google Meet runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Demio for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Demio best used for?
Demio is most often used for running live and automated marketing webinars, recording and replaying webinars on demand with registration tracking. Of those, running live and automated marketing webinars and recording and replaying webinars on demand with registration tracking are not what Google Meet is typically brought in for.
What can Demio do that Google Meet cannot?
Demio covers Live webinars, Automated webinars, On-demand content, Registration pages. Google Meet covers Video conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording, Chat. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Demio: How much does Demio Starter cost?

Demio Starter costs $45 per month (annual billing) or $63 per month (monthly billing). It supports a single host with a 50-person attendee capacity, 3-hour session limit, 4 people on stage, and 15 event admins.

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Google Meet: What are the participant limits in Google Meet's free plan?

The free version of Google Meet allows up to 100 participants per meeting. One-on-one calls and mobile calls have unlimited duration, but group meetings are limited to 60 minutes.

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Demio: What does Demio Premium include?

Demio Premium costs $196 per host per month and includes unlimited hosts per account, 10-hour session limits, 10 people on stage, 50 event admins, 1080p streaming, restreaming, live captions, auto-transcriptions, Demio AI, dedicated CSM, and priority support.

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Google Meet: How long can meetings last on paid Google Workspace plans?

All paid Google Workspace plans (Starter, Standard, Plus, Enterprise) support up to 24-hour meeting durations, removing the 60-minute limit of the free tier.

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Demio: Does Demio offer a free trial?

Yes, Demio provides a 14-day free trial with Growth plan features (limited to 20 attendees and 1-hour sessions). The trial provides access to all standard features including chat, polls, and engagement analytics without requiring a credit card.

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Google Meet: What participant limits apply to different Google Workspace tiers?

Starter tier supports 100 participants, Standard supports 150, Plus supports 500, and Enterprise tier supports up to 1,000 participants for in-domain live streaming.

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