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Google Meet vs LinkedIn Learning

Google Meet logo

Google Meet

Software

Get on a video call in seconds

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
LinkedIn Learning logo

LinkedIn Learning

Software

Develop skills with expert-led courses

From
On request
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; LinkedIn Learning listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £5.80 to £286 per user per year for LinkedIn Learning, submitted directly by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company
  • They diverge on capability: Google Meet covers Video conferencing, LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Google Meet and LinkedIn Learning actually diverge.

Attributes where Google Meet and LinkedIn Learning differ
AttributeGoogle MeetLinkedIn Learning
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, IOS, Android
Founded19982003

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 LinkedIn Learning

  • Video courses
  • Certificates
  • Learning paths
  • Skill assessments
  • LinkedIn integration
  • Mobile learning
  • Offline viewing
  • Recommendations

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

LinkedIn Learning

  • Skill developmentnot Google Meet
  • Career growthnot Google Meet
  • Team trainingnot Google Meet
  • Professional developmentnot 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

LinkedIn Learning

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £5.80 to £286 per user per year for LinkedIn Learning, submitted directly by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company

Pricing, plan by plan

Google Meet

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Meet review.

LinkedIn Learning

On request
  • Monthly$29.99/month
    • All courses
    • Certificates
    • LinkedIn integration
  • Annual$19.99/month
    • All courses
    • Offline viewing
    • Personalized recommendations
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Admin tools
    • Analytics
    • Learning paths

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 LinkedIn Learning if

  • You need video courses.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want certificates.
LinkedIn Learning review

Questions people ask

Is Google Meet or LinkedIn Learning better?
Neither clearly leads. Google Meet starts at Free and LinkedIn Learning at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Google Meet or LinkedIn Learning?
Google Meet has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Google Meet and On request for LinkedIn Learning.
Does Google Meet or LinkedIn Learning run on more platforms?
Google Meet runs on Web, Mobile. LinkedIn Learning 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. LinkedIn Learning starts at On request.
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 LinkedIn Learning is typically brought in for.
What can Google Meet do that LinkedIn Learning cannot?
Google Meet covers Video conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording, Chat. LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses, Certificates, Learning paths, Skill assessments. Both handle Web support.
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