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Google Meet vs Kajabi

Google Meet logo

Google Meet

Webinar & Virtual Events

Get on a video call in seconds

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Kajabi logo

Kajabi

Learning Management

All-in-one platform for knowledge entrepreneurs

From
$179/month
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: Google Meet google Meet only available as part of Google Workspace subscription; no standalone free option; Kajabi starter plan limited to 1 product, 1 community, and 1 website; requires upgrade for scaling
  • They diverge on capability: Google Meet covers Video conferencing, Kajabi covers Course builder.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Google Meet and Kajabi differ
AttributeGoogle MeetKajabi
Starting priceFree$179/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryWebinar & Virtual EventsLearning Management
Founded19982010

Identical on both: 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 Kajabi

  • Course builder
  • Website builder
  • Email marketing
  • Sales funnels
  • Memberships
  • Communities
  • Mobile app
  • Analytics

Both cover

  • 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 Kajabi
  • Large enterprises (500+ participants) requiring live streaming and attendance trackingnot Kajabi
  • Hybrid work environments needing integrated Gmail, Drive, and collaboration toolsnot Kajabi

Kajabi

  • Solo creators launching single digital products or coursesnot Google Meet
  • Small coaching businesses with course, community, and email marketing needsnot Google Meet
  • Multi-product creators requiring customisation and white-label optionsnot 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

Kajabi

  • Starter plan limited to 1 product, 1 community, and 1 website; requires upgrade for scaling
  • Starter and Basic tiers support only 1 community each; Growth tier caps at 1 community (Pro tier reaches 3)
  • Payment processing fees 2.9%–2.7% (Kajabi Payments) plus 5%–0.5% for third-party providers, tiered by plan
  • Admin user allowances escalate significantly: Starter (default 1), Basic (2), Growth (11), Pro (26)

Pricing, plan by plan

Google Meet

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Meet review.

Kajabi

$179/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Kajabi review.

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 Kajabi if

  • You need course builder.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want website builder.
Kajabi review

Questions people ask

Is Google Meet or Kajabi better?
Neither clearly leads. Google Meet starts at Free and Kajabi at $179/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Google Meet or Kajabi?
Google Meet has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Google Meet and $179/month for Kajabi.
Does Google Meet or Kajabi run on more platforms?
Google Meet runs on Web, Mobile. Kajabi runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Google Meet for free?
Yes. Google Meet has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kajabi starts at $179/month.
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 Kajabi is typically brought in for.
What can Google Meet do that Kajabi cannot?
Google Meet covers Video conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording, Chat. Kajabi covers Course builder, Website builder, Email marketing, Sales funnels. Both handle Web support.
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