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Google Meet vs HubSpot CRM

Google Meet logo

Google Meet

Webinar & Virtual Events

Get on a video call in seconds

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
HubSpot CRM logo

HubSpot CRM

Remote Work

Free CRM for sales and marketing

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; HubSpot CRM starter tier starts at 15 USD per month per seat and Enterprise features like single sign-on require the 75 USD per month per seat tier
  • They diverge on capability: Google Meet covers Video conferencing, HubSpot CRM covers Contact management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Google Meet and HubSpot CRM actually diverge.

Attributes where Google Meet and HubSpot CRM differ
AttributeGoogle MeetHubSpot CRM
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android
CategoryWebinar & Virtual EventsRemote Work
Founded19982006

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

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

Only in HubSpot CRM

  • Contact management
  • Deal tracking
  • Email
  • Reporting
  • Automation
  • GitHub
  • Salesforce
  • Zapier

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Google Meet

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

HubSpot CRM

  • Video Conferencingnot Google Meet
  • Team Collaborationnot Google Meet
  • Project Managementnot 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

HubSpot CRM

  • Starter tier starts at 15 USD per month per seat and Enterprise features like single sign-on require the 75 USD per month per seat tier

Pricing, plan by plan

Google Meet

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Meet review.

HubSpot CRM

Free
  • FreeFree
    • CRM
    • Landing pages
    • Email
  • Starter$50/month
    • Email campaigns
    • Advanced features
    • Support
  • Professional$800/month
    • Advanced automation
    • Custom integration
    • Support

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 screen sharing.
Google Meet review

Choose HubSpot CRM if

  • You need contact management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
  • You also want deal tracking.
HubSpot CRM review

Questions people ask

Is Google Meet or HubSpot CRM better?
Neither clearly leads. Google Meet starts at Free and HubSpot CRM at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Google Meet or HubSpot CRM?
Google Meet starts at Free and HubSpot CRM at Free.
Does Google Meet or HubSpot CRM run on more platforms?
Google Meet runs on Web, Mobile. HubSpot CRM runs on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile 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 organisations already invested in google workspace ecosystem, large enterprises (500+ participants) requiring live streaming and attendance tracking, hybrid work environments needing integrated gmail, drive, and collaboration tools. Of those, organisations already invested in google workspace ecosystem and large enterprises (500+ participants) requiring live streaming and attendance tracking are not what HubSpot CRM is typically brought in for.
What can Google Meet do that HubSpot CRM cannot?
Google Meet covers Video conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording, Chat. HubSpot CRM covers Contact management, Deal tracking, Email, Reporting. Both handle Slack, Web support.
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