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Google Meet vs GoToMeeting

Google Meet logo

Google Meet

Webinars

Get on a video call in seconds

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
GoToMeeting logo

GoToMeeting

Webinars

Simple and powerful video meeting and conferencing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Google Meet google Meet only available as part of Google Workspace subscription; no standalone free option; GoToMeeting listed on G-Cloud 14 by GoTo Technologies UK Limited at £13.30 to £22.40 per licence
  • They diverge on capability: Google Meet covers Video conferencing, GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Google Meet and GoToMeeting differ
AttributeGoogle MeetGoToMeeting
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android
Founded19981989

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 Google Meet

  • Video conferencing
  • Real-time captions
  • Hand raise
  • Grid view
  • Gmail
  • Google Drive
  • End-to-end encryption
  • HIPAA compliant

Only in GoToMeeting

  • HD video conferencing
  • Virtual background
  • Calendar integration
  • Meeting notes
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Encryption
  • HIPAA
  • Android support

Both cover

  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Chat
  • Google Calendar
  • Slack
  • Outlook
  • SOC2
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Windows support
  • Macos support
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Google Meet

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

GoToMeeting

  • Team meetingsnot Google Meet
  • Client callsnot Google Meet
  • Training sessionsnot Google Meet
  • Remote collaborationnot Google Meet

Where each one falls short

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

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

GoToMeeting

  • Listed on G-Cloud 14 by GoTo Technologies UK Limited at £13.30 to £22.40 per licence

Pricing, plan by plan

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

GoToMeeting

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited 1:1 meetings
    • Up to 3 attendees
    • HD video
  • Professional$14/month
    • Unlimited meetings
    • Up to 150 attendees
    • Recording

Which should you pick?

Choose Google Meet if

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

Choose GoToMeeting if

  • You need hd video conferencing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
  • You also want virtual background.
GoToMeeting review

Questions people ask

Is Google Meet or GoToMeeting better?
Neither clearly leads. Google Meet starts at Free and GoToMeeting at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Google Meet or GoToMeeting?
Google Meet starts at Free and GoToMeeting at Free.
Does Google Meet or GoToMeeting run on more platforms?
Google Meet runs on Web, Mobile. GoToMeeting runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
Can I use Google Meet for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Google Meet best used for?
Google Meet is most often used for video conferencing for remote teams, educational virtual classrooms, large-scale webinars with up to 1,000 participants. Of those, video conferencing for remote teams and educational virtual classrooms are not what GoToMeeting is typically brought in for.
What can Google Meet do that GoToMeeting cannot?
Google Meet covers Video conferencing, Real-time captions, Hand raise, Grid view. GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing, Virtual background, Calendar integration, Meeting notes. Both handle Screen sharing, Recording, Chat, Google Calendar.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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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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